Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide clinical leadership and quality control to ensure adherence to evidence based model in eating disorders and ongoing therapist development.

The post holder will set , implement and evaluate clear achievable and measurable objectives with the Assistant Director, Team Manager Consultant Psychiatrist and pathway leads.

The post holder will have organisational knowledge relating to Trust protocols and procedures and adhere to them. The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.

In collaboration with NELFT EDS senior colleagues provide leadership and oversight and deliver on initiatives that advance the level of care and service provision.

Demonstrate creativity and motivation to ensure staff personal development plans and training needs are addressed.

Coordinate the implementation of service developments and changes ensuring all operational implications are considered and disruption to service delivery is minimised.

Actively promote integrated health professional working

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust. Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Rory Harnett

Job title: Assistant Director eating disorders

Contact Number: 0300 555 1216

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate qualified psychologist fully registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body
• First level degree or standard equivalent
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a specialist eating disorder service either with adults or with children and young people
• Awareness of safeguarding procedures
• Extensive experience of clinical supervision in eating disorders services
• Ability to understand national legislation and guidance in relation to childrens services
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Desirable

• Complex project management experience
• Experience of managing major change in service provision
• An awareness of adult mental health commissioning and partnership working

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Orchard Health Centre

Barking

Greater London

IG11 7RS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an innovative and flexible Psychologist to join our Mental Health and Wellness Team psychology provision in the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham. The post holder will join a group of passionate psychologists who value diversity and inclusion. We are firm believers in the importance of co-designing and co-delivering with experts by experience, peer workers and partnering with third sector organisations. The team has a range of specialist interests, and experience in delivering a range of trauma specific therapies. We believe in the importance of richness in delivering secondary care services to effectively meet the needs of the population we serve, therefore integrated working with care co-ordinators from Barking and Dagenham Mental Health and Wellness Teams based at Barking Community Hospital is essential, and the post-holder will be required to work on site at least four days a week to facilitate this.

We work in tandem with the Community Psychology provision and view this as crucial in supporting the pathway and the people who need it to thrive. Trauma informed care is imperative not only for supporting people who use the services, but for the staff who work in them. We work closely with the Lead for Trauma Informed Care, and specialist trauma supervision has been set up for the pathway. The successful candidate will be joining the borough at an exciting time where they’ll have the opportunity to contribute to shaping meaningful services for those it is set up to serve.

Main duties of the job

Assessment and Treatment Planning

• Provide specialist psychological assessments based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of highly complex, sensitive information.

• Undertake risk assessment and risk management for relevant individual clients and provide both general and specialist advice for professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.

• To formulate evidence based treatment plans, based on sound and current theoretical knowledge and good practice.

• Make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about a range of treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

• To involve service users and their carers in planning and delivery of care.

Interventions and Treatments

• To provide psychological intervention to service users experiencing complex and severe mental health problems.
• To provide interventions in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice.
• Implement a range of highly specialist psychological interventions.
• To work jointly with MDT colleagues to deliver effective and individualised care and treatment.

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Abi Harris

Job title: Psychological Professional Lead

Contact Number: 0300 555 1014

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see JD

Desirable

• Please see JD

Experience

Essential

• Please see JD

Desirable

• Please see JD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Barking Community Hospital

Barking

Essex

IG11 9LX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the post are: 1. Use a range of skills and experience gained in clinical practice to complete comprehensive, clinically reasoned assessments to devise person specific treatment plans enabling patients within productivity, self-care and leisure. 2. Use excellent communication skills to be an effective team member 3. Monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for patients with multiple in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of effectiveness of treatment. Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application. Interviewer information pack We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to JD

Desirable

• Please refer to JD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Goodmayes Hospital

Ilford

Essex

IG3 8XJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job overview

Provide a brief summary of the role, its purpose within the team or department, and how it contributes to the wider organisation. This should be a high-level overview that gives candidates a clear idea of what the job is about.

Example: This role supports the delivery of high-quality patient care by providing [insert key function, e.g., administrative, clinical, or technical] support within the [insert department/team]. The post holder will work closely with colleagues to ensure services run smoothly and efficiently.

Main duties of the job

List the key responsibilities and tasks the post holder will be expected to carry out. Use bullet points for clarity and focus on the core aspects of the role.

Example:

• Deliver day-to-day [insert relevant duties, e.g., patient care, administrative support, data entry].
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to support service delivery.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Trust policies.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Expand on the duties listed above, providing more context and detail. This section should give a comprehensive view of what the role entails, including any specific expectations, standards, or working conditions.

Example: The post holder will be responsible for managing their own workload, prioritising tasks effectively, and ensuring deadlines are met. They will be expected to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to high standards. The role may involve working across multiple sites and requires excellent communication and organisational skills.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,137) pro rata for part time staff.

Certificates of Sponsorship

Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

Desirable

• Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

Experience

Essential

• Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

Desirable

• Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Mellmead House

Wanstead

London

E11 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing; supporting and developing the delivery of high quality; evidence-based Diabetes clinical practice throughout the local community, in health centre clinics and patients’ homes. The successful applicant will be required to work closely with the lead Diabetes consultant, GPs, nursing colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Please refer to detailed job description.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The post holder will need to have a clear understanding of the challenges faced by primary and secondary care in meeting the recommendations for the development of heart failure services, such as those contained in the National Services Framework for Diabetes.
• To undertake a holistic, unified assessment process consistent with the approach to Single Assessment in partnership with all agencies, to ensure that acute admission is prevented where possible and that this approach identifies and delivers services to meet and sustain patient’s needs.
• To keep accurate up to date records of patients defined within the case finding process and communicate timely and informative written reports and summaries for other agencies e.g. GP’s, Consultants, MDTs and Social Services.
• To establish robust communication networks with patients, their carer’s, other members of the multi-disciplinary team as well as other agencies, and the whole health economy involved in the care of the patients.

Please refer to detailed job description.

Working for Us

Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe (Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford only) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,346 to a maximum of £2,270 p.a. pro rata for part time)

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Jo Wren

Job title: Community Diabetes Specialist Nurse/Team Lead

Contact Number: 07701294446

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please refer to JD

Desirable

• Please refer to JD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Mayflower Community Hospital

Billericay

Essex

CM12 9SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a 7.5 hour shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.

This is a part time (22.5 hours per week) permanent post.

We would kindly request that you do not use AI to complete your application form.

For further information, or if you would like to arrange a visit prior to interview, please contact:

Sarah O'Hare Primary Care at Home Nurse Manager 07773053918

Kelly Smith Team Lead 07785695403

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and up-to-date clinical skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of post-basic professional development
• Post-registration qualification in a relevant clinical field
• Relevant teaching/mentorship qualification or ocommitment to undertake
• Post-registration nursing experience, including community experience

Physical/Mental/Emotional Support

Essential

• Ability to mobilise and stands for most of shift; and kneels and crouches to deliver clinical care e.g. dress wounds.
• Ability to concentrate on providing clinical care such as drug calculations, carrying out tests and managing interruptions and unpredictable patient/client /carer behavior
• Occasional distressing or emotional circumstances such as imparting unwelcome news, care of terminally ill or safeguarding issues
• Post holder could work in occasional unpleasant conditions during home visits and could come across unpleasant body odours, dust, noise/ Body fluid or even verbal aggressions

Expereience

Essential

• Evidence of and commitment to multi- oprofessional working.
• Understanding of the interface between primary and secondary care
• oComprehensive understanding of the roles of others in health and social care

Desirable

• Be familiar with SystmOne in order to use the single assessment documentation in achieving person centred care.
• Be a proactive nurse with a strong desire to lead on the delivery of quality, holistic care

Knowledge

Essential

• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Evidence of knowledge of clinical governance
• Knowledge of the principles of Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults and Children.
• Knowledge of the principles of health promotion and prevention of illness.
• Good oral communication skills based on fluency in English language

Desirable

• oDemonstrate an understanding of national government initiatives in health care.

Freedom to act

Essential

• Work within clearly defined clinical and professional policies
• Ability to work independently seeking appropriate support and advice as necessary
• Works within codes of practice and professional guidelines

other

Essential

• Current UK driving license and access to a car
• Ability to travel across sites and across Trust boundaries to meet patient needs and attend meetings, etc.

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

Shefford Health Centre

Hitchin Road

Shefford

SG18 8DJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

All clinical duties will be carried out under the supervision and direction of a qualified Psychologist. The Assistant Psychologist has a responsibility to perform all tasks within the spirit and the policies of the East London NHS Foundation Trust and Caraline. Under such direction and with these conditions the duties will be:

• To carry out or assist in carrying out specified assessments, including standardised psychometric tests and the scoring, analysis and initial preparation of formal reports.

• To deliver standardised individual and group psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified member of staff.

• To undertake file/case reviews to support clinical decision making of the psychology and multidisciplinary staff.

• To attend psychology and multidisciplinary meetings about service users to share and obtain information, disseminate report findings and convey opinion and analyses.

• To contribute to risk assessment and management of service users, and to immediately report any instances of harm or suspected harm/risk to a service user or others to qualified members of the team in line with safeguarding and risk management policies and protocols.

• To maintain clear records of all client work carried out in Trust and / or Caraline client case note. To maintain high standards of clinical record keeping including electronic data entry and recording and report writing and responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of conduct and practice of the BPS/HCPC and Trust policies and procedures.

• To maintain a high level of written and verbal communication with multidisciplinary colleagues, GPs, service users, carers.

• To use all Trust and Caraline information systems as required and in a timely manner to enter patient data, activity data, using email and diaries, and any other systems in compliance with NHS and Caraline information governance and local Trust and Caraline requirements

• To contribute to the development and maintenance of the highest professional standards of practice, through active participation in internal and external CPD training and development programmes, in consultation with post-holders professional and team/operational manager(s).
• To undertake mandatory training in line with Trust and Caraline requirements.

• To undergo regular performance appraisal and review.

• To contribute to team audits carried out as part of routine service review and evaluation, and specific audits as required, under supervision.

• To participate in carrying out service orientated and clinically relevant research (as agreed by the Trust, Locality Director and Professional Psychology Lead).

• To utilize theory, evidence-based literature and research to support evidence based practice in individual work and work with other team members.

• To design databases, undertake data collection, analysis, the production of reports and summaries, using IT and statistical programmes as required.

• To develop knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and issues in relation to adult and older adult mental health.

• To contribute to the development of colleagues understanding of psychological aspects of care through informal and formal discussion/presentation.

• To receive regular clinical professional supervision from a qualified Psychologist in accordance with good practice guidance from the BPS. To participate in peer group support with other assistant psychologists within CEDS and Caraline and the wider Trust.

• To keep abreast of developments in psychological assessment and treatment of people with eating disorders and other mental health difficulties through self-directed reading, attendance at CPD events, and through own supervision.

• Responsible for the safe and secure use and storage of all Trust-supplied equipment, in line with Trust policies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous work with people with mental health or social care needs.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with eating disorders
• Experience working in a clinical team, especially as an Assistant Psychologist or direct care giver.
• Experience in communicating sensitive information to service users, carers and colleagues.
• Experience of service evaluation.
• Experience in delivering individual and group psychological interventions.
• Understanding of current NHS/Social Care policies/practices relating to mental health.
• Experience of delivering psychological interventions or other contact with services users and carers online

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities.
• An understanding of psychology applied to health care.
• An understanding of research in health care settings.
• High level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive.
• Skills in engaging positively with a wide range of people with respect for diversity and encouraging inclusion.
• Ability to work independently, within agreed time frames, and using supervision appropriately within limits of competence.
• Ability to create and maintain effective relationships within the Clinical team and with a range of professionals.
• Ability to be open and reflective
• IT literate (including expertise in using Microsoft Office applications) to a professional standard and using statistical packages for evaluation and research.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in order to deliver services from various community bases across the county
• Demonstrate a keen interest in working in the field of Eating Disorders
• Ability to work flexibly to cover evening groups / service need. TOIL will be given for any evening work.

Education / Training / Qualification

Essential

• A first or upper second class honours degree in Psychology

Desirable

• Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Mountbatten House

56 High Street South

Dunstable

LU6 3HD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of the duties and responsibilities of the role

Person Specification

Education, qualification and training

Essential

• Qualified to degree level
• Post graduate management qualification or equivalent experience
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Health related / clinical qualification

Experience

Essential

• Substantial relevant management experience including experience of shaping and delivering significant change in health services.
• Experience of developing effective partnership working with service users and carers.
• Proven effective partnership working with statutory, voluntary and community sectors

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Detailed knowledge of legislation and the statutory responsibilities of health and social care agencies.
• Ability to lead and manage change, securing ownership and commitment to shared vision and objectives across disciplines and organisations.
• Ability to manage, motivate and engage staff, service users and carers from a variety of professional and organisational backgrounds, identifying, securing commitment to, and implementing new ways of working across traditional boundaries.
• Ability to identify and resolve conflict effectively
• Ability to model and promote equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice and service delivery.
• Ability to deal effectively and constructively with issues of poor performance, conduct etc.
• Highly developed skills in interagency and partnership working.
• Negotiating, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to plan strategically and work closely with a range of stakeholders, including system partners, staff and communities in planning future service provision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data and synthesise complex information from a range of sources to inform service development planning and improvement, including through an equity lens.
• Ability to use demand and capacity modelling and quality improvement methologies to inform service planning and improvement
• Ability to understand and use up-to-date digital technology.
• Sets objective measurements; develops and monitors systems for organising work and 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

Steppingly Hospital

Ampthill Road

Steppingley, Bedford

MK45 1AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and assist colleagues cover service needs, which will include working across the wider integrated team. Access to a car in order to carry out service duties is essential.

A full induction programme will be provided.

The Community Nursing Service operates between 08.00 to 21.00 hours and the working pattern will include a variety of rotational shifts which will include weekend, evening and Bank Holiday working.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

• Car Driver
• Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
• Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis and flexible working
• Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace
• Able to work within the accountability framework Personal Integrity

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• NMC Registered Nursing Associate
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Desirable

• Community experience

Experience

Essential

• Work experience relevant to the post
• Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
• Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor care

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

Twinwoods

Milton Road

Clapham, Bedford

MK41 6AT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to carry out your duties. You will be required to work a shift pattern covering 7 days a week from 08:00-21:00.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• NMC Registered Nursing Associate
• Nursing Associate foundation degree qualification
• GCSE Grade A-C in Maths & English or skills level 2 Maths & English or equivalent

Other

Essential

• Motivated to providing the highest standards of care in a changing service
• Able to work on an internal rotation shift basis and flexible working
• Awareness of equal opportunities in the workplace
• Able to work within the accountability framework
• Personal Integrity

Experience

Essential

• Work experience relevant to the post
• Managing challenging and aggressive behaviour
• Working within a multidisciplinary team environment
• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of methods to develop culturally sensitive practice
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and monitor care
• Able to work systematically and objectively in an environment with patients who can present high risk Able to manage time so that deadlines are met
• Ability to recognise stress
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to work sensitively and compassionately with patients
• Emotional Intelligence and Personal Resilience
• Awareness of supervision and reflective practice
• Able to identify and act upon critical deterioration of patient conditions
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.
• Provide leadership for junior staff

Desirable

• Understanding of de-escalation

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

Grove View Integrated Care Hub

Court Drive

Dunstable

LU5 4JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

- Provide senior strategic and operational leadership across Brookside Adolescent Inpatient Unit, the Young People’s Home Treatment Team (YPHTT) and CAMHS Psychiatric Liaison and Assessment Service, ensuring the three services operate effectively as an integrated acute and crisis pathway. - Lead and oversee patient flow across the pathway, including admission, discharge, bed management, alternatives to admission and early supported discharge, working closely with NCEL Patient Flow, Community CAMHS and partner organisations. - Establish and maintain effective interfaces, escalation arrangements and transfer-of-care processes between Psychiatric Liaison, YPHTT, Brookside, Community CAMHS and the NCEL Provider Collaborative. - Hold senior operational accountability for service quality, patient safety, clinical and operational performance, demand and capacity, workforce, finance and regulatory compliance. - Work in partnership with medical, nursing, psychological, social work and allied health professional leads to ensure effective multidisciplinary clinical governance, quality assurance and safe service delivery across the pathway. - Lead the performance management of the services, using activity, quality, demand, capacity, workforce, financial and patient-experience information to identify pressures, address variation and drive continuous improvement. - Provide leadership for service transformation and development, implementing evidence-based improvements and ensuring services respond effectively to national policy, local population needs and commissioned service requirements. - Ensure effective workforce planning and management, including appropriate staffing levels and skill mix, recruitment, supervision, appraisal, staff development, mandatory training and performance management. - Manage delegated budgets and resources, ensuring services operate within agreed financial plans and contribute to efficiency and Cost Improvement Programme requirements while maintaining quality and safety. - Ensure robust risk management, safeguarding, incident management and escalation arrangements, with significant operational and clinical risks identified, managed and escalated appropriately. - Develop and maintain strong relationships with children, young people and families, Community CAMHS, acute hospitals, local authorities, commissioners, the ICB, NCEL Provider Collaborative and other system partners, ensuring their views inform service development. - Promote a culture of collaboration, innovation, continuous learning and improvement, supporting interoperability and joint working across the three services. - Represent the services and NELFT at relevant internal, external and system-level meetings, providing assurance on service delivery, performance, quality and improvement. - Deputise for the Assistant Director for CYP ONEL Acute Services and undertake delegated strategic, operational and corporate responsibilities as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Head of Service will provide senior operational and strategic leadership for NELFT’s integrated Children and Young People’s acute and crisis mental health pathway, comprising Brookside Adolescent Inpatient Unit, the Young People’s Home Treatment Team (YPHTT), and the CAMHS Psychiatric Liaison and Assessment Service. The post holder will ensure that the three services operate as an integrated pathway, providing timely crisis assessment, effective alternatives to admission, safe inpatient care, early supported discharge and seamless transition back to community services.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Strategic and operational leadership: Provide visible and effective senior leadership across the three services, setting clear priorities and ensuring high-quality, safe and responsive service delivery. Support the strategic direction of CYP acute and crisis services and lead the implementation of service developments, transformation programmes and new models of care in response to evidence-based practice, national policy, local population needs and commissioned requirements. - Integrated pathway and patient flow: Ensure Brookside, YPHTT and Psychiatric Liaison and Assessment operate as a coordinated pathway. Establish effective interfaces, escalation arrangements and transfer-of-care processes between the three services, Community CAMHS and NCEL Patient Flow. Provide senior oversight of admissions, discharges, bed management, pathway capacity and operational bottlenecks, ensuring barriers to timely care are identified, escalated and resolved. - Quality, safety and clinical governance: Hold senior operational accountability for service quality and patient safety, working in partnership with medical, nursing, psychology, social work and allied health professional leads to maintain effective multidisciplinary clinical governance. Ensure services meet required care-quality standards, regulatory requirements, Trust policies and commissioned service specifications, with robust arrangements for safeguarding, incident reporting, risk management, audit and learning from incidents and complaints. - Performance, demand and capacity: Establish and maintain an integrated performance framework across the three services, bringing together activity, demand, capacity, quality, workforce, finance and patient-experience information. Analyse performance and quality information, identify emerging pressures or variation and ensure timely corrective action and improvement plans are implemented. Hold operational leads to account for delivery against agreed KPIs, quality standards, workforce measures, budgets and improvement trajectories. NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Ashok Kakati

Job title: Assistant Director

Contact Number: 07803203629

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters level qualification

Experience

Essential

• Extensive CAMHS Experience
• Management experience at 8a level
• working within CAMHS services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Brookside - Child and adolescent inpatient unit

Goodmayes

Essex

IG3 8XQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About North East London NHS Foundation Trust

North East London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services to diverse communities. Our values of inclusivity, respect, and innovation guide our work as we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. We prioritise professional development, collaboration, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

• Registered nurse with extensive experience in the assessment and care of individuals with limb loss or pre-amputation.
• Proven ability to lead and manage clinical teams, ensuring alignment with organisational policies and standards.
• Expertise in developing and implementing clinical pathways and innovative practices within specialist services.
• Strong knowledge of infection control, risk assessment, wound care, and safeguarding practices.
• Ability to work across diverse clinical settings and adapt to the needs of service users.

• Make a meaningful impact by leading a specialist service that transforms lives.
• Benefit from competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.
• Work in an inclusive organisation committed to equality, diversity, and career progression.

Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe (Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford only) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,303 to a maximum of £2,198 p.a. pro rata for part time)

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT (delete for internal only)

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe (Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford only) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,303 to a maximum of £2,198 p.a. pro rata for part time)

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Sue Patterson

Job title: Senior Manager Regional Services

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with extensive experience in the assessment and care of individuals with limb loss or pre-amputation.

Experience

Essential

• Expertise in developing and implementing clinical pathways and innovative practices within specialist services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Mayflower Community Hospital

Billericay

Essex

CM12 9SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

About North East London NHS Foundation Trust

At North East London NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare that makes a real difference to our community. Our values of inclusivity, innovation, and patient-centred care guide everything we do. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their potential.

• Make a meaningful impact by leading innovative services that transform the lives of individuals with limb loss.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a flexible, part-time role within a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Be part of an organisation committed to inclusivity, professional development, and career progression.

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

• We are kind.
• We are respectful.
• We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.

Starting with NELFT (delete for internal only)

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital.

Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Fringe (Basildon, Thurrock, Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford only) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £1,303 to a maximum of £2,198 p.a. pro rata for part time)

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Please apply as soon as possible as some posts close early to limit the number of applications.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Sue Patterson

Job title: Senior Manager Regional Services

Email: [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• HCPC Registration

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in the specialist assessment and provision of care for individuals with limb loss, including prosthetic rehabilitation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Mayflower Community Hospital

Billericay

Essex

CM12 9SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work Across Systems

Develop your expertise by working closely with colleagues from health, education, social care and the local authority, gaining a unique understanding of integrated services and population health approaches. You will be a key part of the NELFT CAMHS Team in B&D, working closely with colleagues across NELFT and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD)

Develop Your Career

NELFT is committed to supporting professional growth through:

Structured supervision and mentoring.

Leadership and quality improvement opportunities.

Service development and innovation projects.

Access to training and continuing professional development.

Opportunities to progress into advanced clinical, specialist and operational leadership roles.

Experience of working within system-wide transformation programmes alongside NHS and Local Authority leaders.

Make a Lasting Impact

Be part of a team dedicated to improving:

Early intervention.

Educational inclusion.

Family experience and confidence.

Access to therapy services.

Long-term outcomes and readiness for adulthood for children and young people with SEND.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and forward-thinking people, who are team workers and want to make a difference at a local level.

Who are passionate about:

Early intervention and prevention.

Inclusive practice.

Working collaboratively across organisational boundaries.

Empowering families, schools and communities.

Innovation and service transformation.

Whether you are an experienced clinician seeking a new challenge or an emerging therapist looking to develop your skills in a supportive and ambitious environment, we would love to hear from you.

About Barking & Dagenham

Barking & Dagenham is ambitious for every child and young person to achieve their full potential. The borough has a strong commitment to inclusive education and partnership working, supported by innovative neighbourhood and family hub approaches and a growing investment in SEND transformation. The Experts at Hand programme is a key part of this vision, bringing together the expertise of NELFT, the Local Authority and wider system partners to create a more joined-up and responsive service for children and families.

Be Part of Something Different

If you want to be part of an ambitious partnership that is redefining, how SEND support is delivered, improving outcomes for children and creating new opportunities for professional growth, then we invite you to join the Experts at Hand team.

Together, we can build a more inclusive future for children and young people across Barking & Dagenham.

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

We are kind.

We are respectful.

We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications.

Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact: Name: Ronan Fox / Chris Scalzo Job title: Head of Service Children's Integrated Care B&D / Professional Clinical Lead CAMHS B&D Contact Number: 07939 453362 (Ronan) / 0300 300 1751 (Chris) Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Successful completion of a post-graduate training in therapy practice (e.g. Systemic Family Therapist fully registered with the appropriate professional regulatory body (e.g.
• UKCP/AFT) and further qualified to masters level or equivalent (degree, diploma and supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses)
• To be eligible for registration as a full member of the Appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC)

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working with difficult,
• challenging children/young people requiring skilled and complex interventions.
• Extensive experience of working with children and adolescents with comorbid difficulties and special needs. (i.e. combination of organic and emotional deficits, such as autistic spectrum disorders and trauma).
• Extensive experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people with complex mental health problems
• Experience of using observation & assessment skills (eg. In school and home contexts) to contribute to assessments of children.
• Experience of carrying out generic assessment with other colleagues in the multi -disciplinary team
• Experience of initiating, organising and planning inter agency meetings aimed at
• setting in place a treatment package tailored to the individual needs of a child/young person.
• Experience of specialist assessment carried out autonomously in order to determine the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options for the child/young person.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Axe Street Child & Family Centre

Barking

Essex

IG11 7LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work Across Systems

Develop your expertise by working closely with colleagues from health, education, social care and the local authority, gaining a unique understanding of integrated services and population health approaches. You will be a key part of the NELFT CAMHS Team in B&D, working closely with colleagues across NELFT and the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD)

Develop Your Career

NELFT is committed to supporting professional growth through:

Structured supervision and mentoring.

Leadership and quality improvement opportunities.

Service development and innovation projects.

Access to training and continuing professional development.

Opportunities to progress into advanced clinical, specialist and operational leadership roles.

Experience of working within system-wide transformation programmes alongside NHS and Local Authority leaders.

Make a Lasting Impact

Be part of a team dedicated to improving:

Early intervention.

Educational inclusion.

Family experience and confidence.

Access to therapy services.

Long-term outcomes and readiness for adulthood for children and young people with SEND.

Who We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from enthusiastic and forward-thinking people, who are team workers and want to make a difference at a local level.

Who are passionate about:

Early intervention and prevention.

Inclusive practice.

Working collaboratively across organisational boundaries.

Empowering families, schools and communities.

Innovation and service transformation.

Whether you are an experienced clinician seeking a new challenge or an emerging therapist looking to develop your skills in a supportive and ambitious environment, we would love to hear from you.

About Barking & Dagenham

Barking & Dagenham is ambitious for every child and young person to achieve their full potential. The borough has a strong commitment to inclusive education and partnership working, supported by innovative neighbourhood and family hub approaches and a growing investment in SEND transformation. The Experts at Hand programme is a key part of this vision, bringing together the expertise of NELFT, the Local Authority and wider system partners to create a more joined-up and responsive service for children and families.

Be Part of Something Different

If you want to be part of an ambitious partnership that is redefining, how SEND support is delivered, improving outcomes for children and creating new opportunities for professional growth, then we invite you to join the Experts at Hand team.

Together, we can build a more inclusive future for children and young people across Barking & Dagenham.

Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.

Our Values 2025 - 2030

Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT. They are:

We are kind.

We are respectful.

We work together with our communities.

These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people. Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes Hospital. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period.

High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, CEME) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137 p.a. pro rata for part time).

Certificates of Sponsorship Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.

Use of AI

We value applications that genuinely reflect each candidate’s own skills, experience and motivations. We therefore strongly discourage the use of AI-generated content in applications. Applications should be written in your own words and accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience. We reserve the right to reject an application where we reasonably believe AI has been used to generate or materially contribute to its content.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at North East London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer to this when completing your application.

For an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Name: Ronan Fox / Chris Scalzo Job title: Head of Service Children's Integrated Care B&D / Professional Clinical Lead Contact Number: Ronan - 07939 453362 - Chris - 0300 300 1751 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Successful completion of a post-graduate training in psychological practice (e.g. clinical/counselling psychologist fully registered with the appropriate
• professional or regulatory body (e.g. HCPC) and further qualified to masters
• level or equivalent (degree, diploma and supplemented by specialist training, experience, short courses)
• To be eligible for registration as a full member of the Appropriate
• professional body (e.g. HCPC)

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience of working with difficult, challenging children/young people requiring skilled and complex interventions.
• Extensive experience of working with children and adolescents with co
• morbid difficulties and special needs. (i.e. combination of organic and emotional deficits, such as autistic spectrum disorders and trauma).
• Extensive experience of working therapeutically with parents/carers/families of children and young people with complex mental health problems
• Experience of using observation & assessment skills (eg. In school and home contexts) to contribute to assessments of children.
• Experience of carrying out generic assessment with other colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of initiating, organising and planning inter agency meetings aimed at setting in place a treatment package tailored to the individual needs of a child/young person.
• Experience of specialist assessment carried out autonomously in order to determine the most appropriate treatment plan from a range of options for the child/young person.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Address

Axe Street Child & Family Centre

Barking

Essex

IG11 7LZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Podiatry Service is currently delivered across 3 community sites, as well as Newham University Hospital and your primary base will be at The Appleby Road Health Centre. We also provide care in Nursing Homes as well as a Domiciliary Service.

We focus on a short-term treatment planning approach to manage patient care and maximise patient input into their care, to enable us to effectively and efficiently manage caseloads

We will help you identify your knowledge, skills and developmental needs, which will become part of your annual training plan.

You will work in a supportive team of passionate Podiatrists, interacting and collaborating with a wide range of health professionals and clinical specialties working with our service.

You will receive clinical and management supervision to support you in your induction and further development

You will use your clinical and management experience and skills to supervise staff and podiatry, medical and nursing students

You will work in outpatient High Risk Foot clinics as part of the Service Level Agreement with Barts Health as well as rotations in Nail Surgery, MSK, Community Outpatient clinics including domiciliary provision

You will be involved in service development, including QI

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• BSc Degree In Podiatric Medicine
• Registration with the Health Professions Council
• Certificate in local anaesthesia
• Evidence of postgraduate training
• Diabetes Module via RCoP or equivalent qualification
• Up-do date knowledge of clinical issues and recent developments in the profession
• Knowledge of RCoP code of conduct
• Knowledge of audit and risk assessment

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 3 year post graduate working with a minimum of 2 years at Band 6 or equivalent within the NHS.
• Experience of working with a wide range of patient and disease / pathology types including the at-risk and high-risk foot 4.
• Experience of delivering advanced care in of the diabetic foot
• Experience of delivering service development projects
• Experience of implementing new initiatives
• Experience of operational management including waiting list management, rostering, arranging meetings, training / CPD sessions.
• Experience of engaging patient / public in service development / improvement

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Effective communication skills- oral, listening and written- to encourage and enable patients and carers to adhere to their treatment plans
• Good interpersonal skills to liaise with other disciplines, and staff within the team
• Excellent psychomotor skills
• Ability to undertake vascular assessment including ABPI and interpret the results
• Ability to identify appropriate investigations for patients and to interpret the results e.g. x-rays
• Organisational and planning skills to manage your own work time and plan and develop the work and training of others Presentation skills to deliver Service Promotion, Health Promotion & Education
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Experience of collecting, collating and reporting on service activity data

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

The Appleby Road Health Centre

63 Appleby Road

London

E16 1LQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are a warm, welcoming and supportive team of OTs and OTAs bringing life experiences from across the world. Our monthly team meetings and away days ensure we have time to work creatively on projects and developments in line with best practice. We are a team who achieve exceptional standards and are proud to pioneer new ways of working routed in research and innovation.

We Care. We Respect. We are Inclusive. And we are looking for talented OTs who embody these qualities when supporting our service users and their families, as well as in their relationships with colleagues and partner organisations.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification

Essential

• Recognised Occupational Therapy Degree/Post graduate degree Qualification or equivalent
• Registered Member of Royal College of Occupational Therapists
• Evidence of successful completion of specialist short courses

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 12 months at Band 5 level (preferably in a paediatric setting) with evidence of consolidating OT competencies
• Ability to undertake all aspects of the occupational therapy process
• Highly developed skills in relation to a field of specialism visual perception: ability to diagnose specific problems in the field, devise and implement appropriate treatment programmes, and evaluate and modify the programme
• Experience completing comprehensive OT assessments using standardised and non standardised tools (e.g., DASH, Movement ABC, Sensory Profile, Beery VMI).
• Experience working effectively within a multidisciplinary or multi-agency team (e.g., SLT, physiotherapy, education staff, social care).

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to train parents/carers to carry out therapeutic interventions including gross and fine motor activities using manual dexterity skills and physical stamina e.g. sensory integration treatments using large equipment.
• Ability to apply safe manual handling techniques to children/young people with highly complex disabilities
• Ability to prioritise own workload taking into account both clinical and non-clinical elements
• Ability to reflect and critically appraise own and others performance
• Excellent interpersonal skills - including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates good analytical and self-reflection skills