Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

Main duties of the job

To undertake clerical duties, this includes providing and receiving routine information requiring tact or persuasive skills. Communicates tactfully with patients, staff about appointments or any other queries deemed necessary.

Communicates with patients and their relatives who are telephoning to update their personal details and change cancel appointments.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across three sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent, County Hospital in Stafford and the CDC in Hanley, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-8153696-B

Job locations

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST163SA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role is a newly created hybrid role that incorporates a mixture of reception and booking officer roles, which creates flexibility within the Endoscopy Department to support the booking team.

To welcome patients, carers, relatives, visitors and other health care staff to the Endoscopy Department in a polite, courteous and professional manner. To ensure you are patient focused at all times and always greeting patients with a smile. To ensure that the patient journey from receipt of referral letter to appointment in clinic and any subsequent follow-up appointment is patient focussed, efficient and effective. Incorporating use of all the Trust's systems including: Choose and Book, iPortal, Unisoft/Endobase and any other systems to achieve a smooth pathway for the patient alongside accurate and safe Data Quality collection.

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager:

Sophie Dodds, Operational Services Manager

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 01782 676185

Job description Job responsibilities The role is a newly created hybrid role that incorporates a mixture of reception and booking officer roles, which creates flexibility within the Endoscopy Department to support the booking team. To welcome patients, carers, relatives, visitors and other health care staff to the Endoscopy Department in a polite, courteous and professional manner. To ensure you are patient focused at all times and always greeting patients with a smile. To ensure that the patient journey from receipt of referral letter to appointment in clinic and any subsequent follow-up appointment is patient focussed, efficient and effective. Incorporating use of all the Trust's systems including: Choose and Book, iPortal, Unisoft/Endobase and any other systems to achieve a smooth pathway for the patient alongside accurate and safe Data Quality collection. For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager: Sophie Dodds, Operational Services Manager Email: [email protected] Tel: 01782 676185

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working under own supervision in a busy environment Ability to work as part of a team Knowledge of Word & Excel

Desirable

• Experience working in a patient environment

Education and qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ in customer related/ administration or working towards this

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working under own supervision in a busy environment Ability to work as part of a team Knowledge of Word & Excel Desirable Experience working in a patient environment Education and qualifications Essential GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications Desirable NVQ in customer related/ administration or working towards this

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST163SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

County Hospital

Weston Road

Stafford

ST163SA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations.

In relation to Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker roles, we are currently able to recruit successfully from the domestic labour market and have a sufficient pool of suitably qualified and appointable candidates. As a result, visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time. This position is kept under regular review and may change in the future should labour market conditions or service requirements alter.

Important information for applicants: To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker roles. Registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals interested in joining UHNM are encouraged to explore our registered professional opportunities, which are advertised regularly across the Trust.

Medical Outpatients is a busy environment on a daily basis and supports with a wide range of clinics. Their is opportunity to work with a wide range of the multi disciplinary team on a daily basis. There will also be lots of engagement with communicating with patients.

Main duties of the job

To support the multi disciplinary team with pre clinic checks which vary from clinic to clinic. The tests required could include: observations, height, weight, bmi, laboratory specimens and ecg's.

To work alongside colleagues in a supportive manner and also help with some elements of caring responsibilities when supporting patients if needed.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our Barnet Integrated Community Service by providing a high quality service to our housebound patients by facilitating earlier hospital discharges and preventing unnecessary hospital admissions.

As a Band 3 Health Care Assistant you would be responsible for providing a safe, personalised and effective care to patients who require community nursing care by working alongside the community nursing team to deliver clinical and administrative duties.

At Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust we believe in excellent care at the heart of the community. We encourage and expect all staff to actively promote and adhere to the Trust's values in every aspect of their work.

Previous Applicants need not apply and Sponsorship is not provided for this role.

Main duties of the job

• Your main duties will include providing a number of clinical activities and holistic care under the direct delegation of a registered nurse. And carers using a wide range of clinical skills and interventions within a home environment.
• You will need to possess excellent Communication skills and a team player and be able to adapt to the changing work patterns of the intergrated community nursing team by remaining calm under pressure. You will also need to have good IT skills to support the systems in place.
• The Integrated Community Nursing Services has a key focus on facilitating discharges, case management and reducing admission to hospital. The service works closely with Acute Hospitals, Hospice, including GPs. The service provides care to patients in the community setting.
• You will be well supported by our current team and provision is also made for your continued professional development.

About us

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Job summary

General Medical Sonographer

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, dynamic, innovative and professional individual to join an established team of Advanced Practitioners. You must have excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to working, with a commitment to providing an efficient and quality ultrasound service.

We are looking for an autonomous practitioner who can independently scan and report a range of diagnostic ultrasound scans in line with National , Trust and Department protocols.

We are a large, modern department with a range of newly installed equipment.

We are a fast paced,dynamicand vibrant service with an interesting and challenging case load.

Main duties of the job

You willwork across a range of centresincluding our main siteRoyalStoke UniversityHospitala Major trauma Centre,CountyHospitalStafford,Stoke on Trent Community DiagnosticCentreand Haywood Community Hospital.

As part of a rotational teamofgeneral medicalsonographers supportingourbusy acutein-patient and emergencyportals7 days a week,your scan remitwillinclude abdominal, gynaecological,DVT and testicular examinations.

You will alsosupport delivery of ourGP and outpatientgeneralultrasoundservices across all sites,working alongside a supportiveteam of leadsubspeciality sonographers,whoseremitencompasses diagnosticvascular,head&neck, paediatric and MSKultrasound.

We are a training centre with all sonographers contributing to the trainingframeworkfortraineesfrom the start to transition into advanced practice.

About us

Non Obstetric Ultrasound is within the Imaging Department and the Clinical and Scientific Services Care group.

Please note this post is for general medical sonographers.

The Trusts Obstetric Ultrasound Service is provided by Maternity, Neonatal & Gynaecology services.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-8224064

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You should hold a CASE accredited Post Graduate QualificationinGeneralMedicalUltrasound and bean autonomous practitioner withexperience of independently scanning and reporting a broad range of examinationsin line with National, Trust and Local policies and procedures.

Applications will beconsideredfromnewly qualifiedpractitionersor practitionerswho do not yet meet the full scope ofpracticerequired.

Accreditedscientistswith appropriate registrationegHCPC /NMC/CSVS/ RCTwill also be considered.

Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities You should hold a CASE accredited Post Graduate QualificationinGeneralMedicalUltrasound and bean autonomous practitioner withexperience of independently scanning and reporting a broad range of examinationsin line with National, Trust and Local policies and procedures. Applications will beconsideredfromnewly qualifiedpractitionersor practitionerswho do not yet meet the full scope ofpracticerequired. Accreditedscientistswith appropriate registrationegHCPC /NMC/CSVS/ RCTwill also be considered. Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Autonomous Practitioner -independently scans and reports general medical examinations
• Extended scope eg EP/ DVT/ Carotid/ Testes/other
• Recent NHS experience as a sonographer
• Evidence of continuous CPD
• Mentor / assessor trainees

Desirable

• Peer review audit
• Equipment Quality Assurance

Skills

Essential

• Driving

Education

Essential

• Case accredited post graduate ultrasound qualification / SVT or SVP qualification
• HCPC / NMC / AVS/ RCCP or equivalent registration

Person Specification Experience Essential Autonomous Practitioner -independently scans and reports general medical examinations Extended scope eg EP/ DVT/ Carotid/ Testes/other Recent NHS experience as a sonographer Evidence of continuous CPD Mentor / assessor trainees Desirable Peer review audit Equipment Quality Assurance Skills Essential Driving Education Essential Case accredited post graduate ultrasound qualification / SVT or SVP qualification HCPC / NMC / AVS/ RCCP or equivalent registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Locum Consultant Paediatric Surgeon to join the team in Department of Paediatric Surgery and Urology at Birmingham Children's Hospital. This is a locum post, in the first instance but has the possibility of becoming substantive in 1 year. This post will be to provide paediatric surgery cover on an unselected on-call and to provide routine general paediatric surgery, and to work alongside Mr A Lander, Miss Anna Harris and Mr Ian Jones and in the colorectal team alongside the colorectal clinical nurse specialists and Physician Associate, and if the candidate does not have expertise in colorectal surgery now, to develop this interest and competence in post.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is part of Birmingham Women & Children's NHS Foundation Trust. This comprises of 2 hospitals: Birmingham Children's Hospital (BCH) and Birmingham Women's Hospital (BWH), and includes Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) providing CAMHS care. The hospital covers a population of over 5 million and provides secondary, tertiary and quaternary services. It is a designated Paediatric Major Trauma centre.

Paediatric Surgical service covers neonatal and general paediatric surgery, as well as gastroenterology, oncology, colorectal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, major trauma and non-cardiac thoracic surgery.

Main duties of the job

The Department of Paediatric Surgery & Urology is made up of 13 Consultant Surgeons, 13 Tier 2 clinicians, 3 Clinical Nurses Specialist teams and 3 Physician Associates.

The Paediatric Urologists provide a service which encompasses all areas of Paediatric Urology practice except for Bladder Exstrophy / Epispadias.The Paediatric Urologists provide a separate Paediatric Urology on-call service to the Paediatric surgeons.

This is a locum post in paediatric surgery. The successful applicant will be expected to have, or to develop, a subspeciality interest in Colorectal surgery (including anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and intestinal failure and support in the provision of these areas of practice.

This is a 10 PA job, including both elective and on-call commitments. This post does not include the provision of any Specialist Paediatric Urology.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-8182175-BC-KF-26

Job locations

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust. When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable). Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCS(Paed) or equivalent or overseas equivalent.

Desirable

• MD, PhD, MSc or equivalent
• Post CCT Fellowship in Paediatric Colorectal Fellowship

Special Knowledge/ Abilities or Experience

Essential

• Ability to manage full range of Paediatric Surgical cases.
• Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients.
• Able to operate independently.
• Advanced laparoscopy experience
• Logbook to be available.
• Portfolio to be available.
• Ability to complete busy surgical on-call commitments.
• Experience of resident doctor supervision
• Definitive Trauma surgical skills course or equivalent
• Independent practice for outpatient perioperative and operative management of neonatal and colorectal cases

Desirable

• Consultant experience within the UK.
• Consultant Paediatric Surgery on-call experience within the UK.
• Current APLS or equivalent
• Sub-speciality interest and experience in lower GI/colorectal
• Experience in vascular access
• Experience in management of resident doctors at Core and higher surgical level; experience of management of trainees in trouble.
• Evidence of membership of specialist organisations/groups e.g. BAPS

Personal Qualities /Disposition

Essential

• Co-operative
• Good at shared care
• Good team member
• Have leadership qualities
• Good communication skills

Desirable

• Pleasant and cheerful

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of supervising Registrar's and equivalent.
• Ability to teach operative and clinical skills.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise & take part in research / audit
• Train the trainer qualification

Audit and research

Essential

• Has undertaken audit and completed an audit cycle
• Evidence of research activity and presentations

Desirable

• Clinical Trials experience as associate PI/sub-PI/PI/CI
• Evidence of achieving grant funding
• In-vitro/in-vivo/ex-vivo research experience
• First or senior author on paper published in peer reviewed literature with paediatric Colorectal Surgery.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential FRCS(Paed) or equivalent or overseas equivalent. Desirable MD, PhD, MSc or equivalent Post CCT Fellowship in Paediatric Colorectal Fellowship Special Knowledge/ Abilities or Experience Essential Ability to manage full range of Paediatric Surgical cases. Ability to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients. Able to operate independently. Advanced laparoscopy experience Logbook to be available. Portfolio to be available. Ability to complete busy surgical on-call commitments. Experience of resident doctor supervision Definitive Trauma surgical skills course or equivalent Independent practice for outpatient perioperative and operative management of neonatal and colorectal cases Desirable Consultant experience within the UK. Consultant Paediatric Surgery on-call experience within the UK. Current APLS or equivalent Sub-speciality interest and experience in lower GI/colorectal Experience in vascular access Experience in management of resident doctors at Core and higher surgical level; experience of management of trainees in trouble. Evidence of membership of specialist organisations/groups e.g. BAPS Personal Qualities /Disposition Essential Co-operative Good at shared care Good team member Have leadership qualities Good communication skills Desirable Pleasant and cheerful Teaching Essential Experience of supervising Registrar's and equivalent. Ability to teach operative and clinical skills. Desirable Ability to supervise & take part in research / audit Train the trainer qualification Audit and research Essential Has undertaken audit and completed an audit cycle Evidence of research activity and presentations Desirable Clinical Trials experience as associate PI/sub-PI/PI/CI Evidence of achieving grant funding In-vitro/in-vivo/ex-vivo research experience First or senior author on paper published in peer reviewed literature with paediatric Colorectal Surgery.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Medinet are seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Consultant Neurologist for weekend sessions taking place on Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00am to 6:00pm.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality neurological care to patients across a diverse population while contributing to service development, teaching, research, and innovation.

As a Consultant Neurologist, you will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. You will work closely with colleagues across specialties to deliver exceptional patient-centred care and help shape the future of neurology services.

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

• Leading specialist neurology outpatient clinics.
• Provide inpatient neurology consultations and expert advice to clinical colleagues.
• Diagnose and manage a broad spectrum of neurological disorders, including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, neuromuscular diseases, headaches, and other complex neurological conditions.
• Participate in consultant on-call and specialty rotas as required.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and integrated patient care pathways.
• Support service improvement initiatives and clinical governance activities.
• Participate in teaching, training, and supervision of junior doctors and medical students.
• Contribute to research, innovation, and quality improvement programmes.

About us

Medinet is a leading UK provider of specialist clinical services, working in partnership with NHS organisations to increase clinical capacity, reduce waiting lists and improve patient access to high-quality care.

With over 20 years of experience supporting the NHS, Medinet delivers flexible insourcing services across a broad range of elective specialties. Our services are designed around the individual requirements of NHS Trusts, utilising existing hospital facilities and providing experienced clinical teams to deliver additional activity safely and efficiently.

Medinet has a network of more than 6,000 registered clinicians across the UK, supported by a dedicated full-time clinical team providing governance, assurance and oversight of service delivery.

Job summary

37.5 hours per week worked across a 7 day service (part time can be considered)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to join the Critical Care, Surgery and Bariatric therapy team at Whiston Hospital. We are seeking an individual who is a keen and confident practitioner with an enthusiasm to develop the Physiotherapy role within the acute surgery wards and ICU settings, with the inclusion of the bariatric surgery service, providing a caring and responsive service.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent skills in assessment of respiratory function, formulating a structured rehabilitation plan from critical illness to discharge, including the provision of equipment along with experience of facilitating home and environmental visits. Attending preoperative education sessions to help enhance recovery by giving appropriate information is an essential remit of the team. They will be responsible for overseeing the Bariatric Surgery service, attending Bariatric MDT and pre-operative school.

The successful individual will possess excellent communication skills to enable patient centred care, effective multidisciplinary team working and raising the profile of the profession within the patient setting.

Interviews will take place on 23rd September, 2026

Please be aware, that we may close a vacancy earlier than stated, should a sufficient number of applications be received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Main duties of the job

The implementation of evidence based practice and a willingness to identify and be involved in areas for future service development is also necessary. This individual will be enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated to develop their skills and the service they are part of. This will include competent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work flexibly due to varying day to day demands of the service.

The Trust is focused on keeping the patient at the centre of all we do. With this in mind, there is a commitment to professional development of employees to ensure high quality care is provided. This includes regular supervision and appraisal. A willingness to develop leadership skills in the supervision of rotational physiotherapists and delivery of clinical education for students from surrounding universities will also be expected.

As the Critical Care, Surgery and Bariatric therapy team involves Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists working closely, the candidate would have the ability to undertake basic generic therapy assessment and treatment as appropriate. The successful candidate should have the ability to work flexibly and adaptably to a change in working patterns in view of a 7 day service and one rostered Monday evening a month.

A minimum of 3 years post registration experience is desirable.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

Our services:

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

Job summary

Senior Psychological Therapist/Psychologist - Future Focus Team Lead

Permanent position, Band 8a

Full time. 37.5 hours per week,

Future Focus is an innovative new service at the forefront of 'At Risk Mental State' treatments in Early Intervention (EI) Team. We have an exciting opportunity for a CBT Therapist or Psychologist to lead the team into new innovative ways of working.

Future Focus works with people between 14-35-years-old who may be 'at risk' of developing psychosis due to past trauma, adverse life events, and/or a family history of mental health difficulties. In leading the team, you will hold operational and clinical oversight of a team of 6, made up of Care Coordinators, Recovery Coordinator, Peer Support Worker and Psychological Therapists. You will carry out line management and ensure staff wellbeing and continual professional development are prioritised within the team. You will promote strong working relationships and a sense of psychological safety, prioritising inclusion and intersectionality needs.

Closing date- 20th September 2026

Shortlisting date- 21st September 2026

Interview date- 30th September 2026

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist evidence based psychological therapy, making autonomous clinical decisions about own professional practice.

• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, consultation and advice on psychological therapies.
• Provide clinical consultation and advice to healthcare professionals across all localities.
• Support adherence to relevant NICE guidance and clinical governance arrangements.
• To ensure the clinical effectiveness of own practice and of service functioning by undertaking research and development activities relevant to the service area.

• Lead service development, supporting research and development activities.
• Provide operational management to those in the Future Focus team.
• Meet required clinical outcomes as identified nationally/ by commissioners.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care -We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver -We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :

Increase mileage rates for > 3500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plus many more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-26-8210421

Job locations

Future Focus, EIP

Culture Fusion, 125 Thornton Road

Bradford

BD1 2EP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Overview Continued-

You will be responsible for delivering Psychological Interventions, primarily CBT, to a small caseload of individuals between 14 35. You will also work with your own skilled supervisor have access to peer supervision and group skills sessions. We pride ourselves on shared knowledge, reciprocal learning, and continuing development in such a new and expanding field of mental health.

This role has great opportunities for those interested in service development projects, particularly in working with diverse communities and creating new ways to reduce inequalities to accessing healthcare. Future Focus is committed to co-production and hearing the voices of people who use our service in a meaningful way, you would have a meaningful leadership role in our innovative Co-Production Project.

The role is part of the Triumvirate Leadership of EIP and meaningfully contributes to the service development and achievement of high quality care across the service. The role also sits within the wider BDCT Snr Psychological/Psychology team and has the chance to be part of meaningful and innovative projects and research. You will also have the chance to network with wider ARMS forums, share ideas, promote good practice, and work towards national standard guidelines.

About us

Future Focus Team sits within Bradford Early Intervention Team and is part of the national At Risk Mental State initiative.

We are one of the top performing services for Early Intervention in the UK. We have an excellent professional and clinical supervision system with further opportunities for development. We have very supportive and inclusive work environments.

About youWe are looking for a motived and reflective leader with a passion for working flexibly within the communities of Bradford. We welcome Psychological Therapists and/or Psychologists with experience in team leadership and EIP.We are looking for inclusive, thoughtful, and creative individuals who prioritise a trauma informed lens in all aspects of work.

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

Job description Job responsibilities Job Overview Continued- You will be responsible for delivering Psychological Interventions, primarily CBT, to a small caseload of individuals between 14 35. You will also work with your own skilled supervisor have access to peer supervision and group skills sessions. We pride ourselves on shared knowledge, reciprocal learning, and continuing development in such a new and expanding field of mental health. This role has great opportunities for those interested in service development projects, particularly in working with diverse communities and creating new ways to reduce inequalities to accessing healthcare. Future Focus is committed to co-production and hearing the voices of people who use our service in a meaningful way, you would have a meaningful leadership role in our innovative Co-Production Project. The role is part of the Triumvirate Leadership of EIP and meaningfully contributes to the service development and achievement of high quality care across the service. The role also sits within the wider BDCT Snr Psychological/Psychology team and has the chance to be part of meaningful and innovative projects and research. You will also have the chance to network with wider ARMS forums, share ideas, promote good practice, and work towards national standard guidelines. About us Future Focus Team sits within Bradford Early Intervention Team and is part of the national At Risk Mental State initiative. We are one of the top performing services for Early Intervention in the UK. We have an excellent professional and clinical supervision system with further opportunities for development. We have very supportive and inclusive work environments. About youWe are looking for a motived and reflective leader with a passion for working flexibly within the communities of Bradford. We welcome Psychological Therapists and/or Psychologists with experience in team leadership and EIP.We are looking for inclusive, thoughtful, and creative individuals who prioritise a trauma informed lens in all aspects of work. Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role. Right to Work in the UK Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa. Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status. Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period. As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctorate level training in clinical or applied psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical, psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence. OR Specialist post graduate training to masters level or equivalent in a psychotherapeutic modality - including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy AND Accreditation from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP, UKCP, HCPC via: (a) Professional route; requiring previous mental health qualification e.g. Clin. Psych., RMN, Dip. SW. or (b) where applicable, the KSA (knowledge, skills and attitude) route (e.g. with the BABCP).

Training

Essential

• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience in relevant area of mental health practise
• Application of evidenced based specialist psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service.
• Application of specialist psychological therapy within individual and group modalities
• Experience of leadership, teaching, training and supervision
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework
• Significant post qualification experience and training in additional modalities
• Experience delivering psychological therapies to patients with complex difficulties
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Clinical leadership experience, experience in service development and evaluation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctorate level training in clinical or applied psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical, psychometrics, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS, or a BPS Statement of Equivalence. OR Specialist post graduate training to masters level or equivalent in a psychotherapeutic modality - including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Systemic Therapy AND Accreditation from a recognised Psychological Therapy body e.g. BABCP, BACP, UKCP, HCPC via: (a) Professional route; requiring previous mental health qualification e.g. Clin. Psych., RMN, Dip. SW. or (b) where applicable, the KSA (knowledge, skills and attitude) route (e.g. with the BABCP). Training Essential Evidence of continuing professional development Experience Essential Significant experience in relevant area of mental health practise Application of evidenced based specialist psychological therapies relevant to the clinical service. Application of specialist psychological therapy within individual and group modalities Experience of leadership, teaching, training and supervision Experience of working within a multicultural framework Significant post qualification experience and training in additional modalities Experience delivering psychological therapies to patients with complex difficulties Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Clinical leadership experience, experience in service development and evaluation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Future Focus, EIP

Culture Fusion, 125 Thornton Road

Bradford

BD1 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Future Focus, EIP

Culture Fusion, 125 Thornton Road

Bradford

BD1 2EP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the East Children and Young People Mental Health services within Hoddesdon and our satellite clinic in Bishop Stortford in Hertfordshire.

This post is a fixed term locum post as ajob share with another consultant who is on a part time basis and reduced capacity basis.

The Hoddesdon and Bishops Stortford CAMHS Clinics are part of the East Herts Quadrant for

Community CAMHS Clinics of which the teams work alongside colleagues in Welwyn Garden City clinics to form the East Herts quadrant.

Main duties of the job

To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.

To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.

To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.

To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.

To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.

To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as anOutstandingprovider of mental health and learning disability services. Feedback from our staff about working for the Trust is very positive and, in the NHS national staff survey, we regularly see a high percentage of staff saying their role makes a difference to our service users and that they would recommend the Trust as a place to work. Our people tell us they feel supported though a great development, wellbeing and work-life balance offer and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture. We are equally proud of our staff, who live our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional so that together we provide great care and great outcomes for our service users and carers.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-HPFT-MEDICAL-549

Job locations

Hoddesdon Health Centre & Oxford House, London Rd, Bishops Stortford

34 High Street

Hoddesdon

EN11 8BY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust and the team including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.

To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.

To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

Job description Job responsibilities To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust and the team including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct. To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Section 12/Approved clinician approval.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
• CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT/CESR at the time of interview.

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in psychiatry.
• Experience of close collaborative working with social care and other agencies.
• Experience of working with service users who have complex needs within psychiatry.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
• Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to psychiatry.

ACADEMIC SKILLS LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
• Participated in continuous professional development.
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit
• Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
• Experience of organising and overseeing psychotherapy training program for psychiatry trainees.

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications ELIGIBILITY Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Section 12/Approved clinician approval. Desirable In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT/CESR at the time of interview. CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in psychiatry. Experience of close collaborative working with social care and other agencies. Experience of working with service users who have complex needs within psychiatry. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Desirable Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to psychiatry. ACADEMIC SKILLS LIFELONG LEARNING Essential Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Participated in continuous professional development. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995). Desirable Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change. Experience of organising and overseeing psychotherapy training program for psychiatry trainees.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hoddesdon Health Centre & Oxford House, London Rd, Bishops Stortford

34 High Street

Hoddesdon

EN11 8BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hoddesdon Health Centre & Oxford House, London Rd, Bishops Stortford

34 High Street

Hoddesdon

EN11 8BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

CAMHS is part of the Specialist Services Strategic Business Unit in HPFT, managed by the Clinical Director (Dr Shaheen Shora - Fiona McMillian-Shields -non-medical).

CAMHS is managed by a Senior Service Line Leader, Gill Bienveniste supported by Professional Leads and CAMHS Community Managers.

The clinics accept referrals from a number of sources including General Practitioners, SocialWorkers, Health Visitors and Consultant Paediatricians.

Referrals are processed through SPA (the Single Point of Access). The teams are multi-disciplinary including Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Mental Health Nurses, Child Psychotherapists, Systemic Therapists and Social Workers.

These teams work on an outpatient model and currently receive approximately 250 referrals per month across Hertfordshire.

Forest House is a specialist psychiatric inpatient unit providing care to children and young people 13 to 18.

The unit admits children through a planned process of assessment, family consultation and liaison with the local CAMHS Tier 3 team.

The Unit has recently been refurbished and extended to 16 beds to include acute admissions and it is an in-patient adolescent unit for East of England NHS.

There is also a provision for eating disorder admissions under the supervision of a dedicated Eating Disorder Service.

"This JD and PS is currently with the Royal College for approval".

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our current consultant workforce in our Adolescent In-Patient Unit, Forest House Adolescent Unit within Radlett in Hertfordshire.

The successful applicant will work alongside 1 substantive consultant and a medical team composed by Specialty Doctors, GP trainees, Psychiatry Specialty and Core Trainees.

The post holder will complement and support the Senior Leadership Team composed by the other consultant, Therapy Lead, Modern Matron, Team Leaders, Consultant Social worker, Home Treatment Team Lead to achieve the delivery of highest standards of care and contribute to operational management and clinical governance.

About us

In 12 years, the Trust has been successful in acquiring the tender for the provision of specialist Learning disability services in Norfolk, North Essex and Buckinghamshire.

The Trust covers a mix of rural and urban areas, including the City of St Albans, the large towns of Watford, Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage, and the smaller towns of Hemel Hempstead, Radlett, Berkhamsted, Harpenden, Hertford, Ware, Bishops Stortford, Hitchin and Letchworth.

Hertfordshire Social Services have divided the county into four areas. The county has three Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). West Hertfordshire is served by Herts Valleys CCG and Dacorum and East and North Hertfordshire is served by East and North Herts CCG.

The Trust collaborates closely with Hertfordshire County Council and other NHS organisations to promote and support mental health in the community. The Trust clinical services moved from Strategic Business Units (SBUs) into four divisions on the 1st of April 2024, providing clinical services to;

Adult Community Services, including local teams for mental health

Adult Acute and Urgent Services, including rehabilitation, inpatient services and crisis team

Specialist Services such as mental health services for older people, eating disorders, and our mother and baby unit,

Learning Disability and Forensic Services

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

367-HPFT-MEDICAL-515-M

Job locations

Forest House Adolescent Unit

Kingfisher Court, Harper Lane, Kingsley Green

Radlett

WD7 9HQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.

To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.

To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.

To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.

To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.

To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.

To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust and the team including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.

To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.

To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

Job description Job responsibilities To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework. To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department. To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust and the team including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct. To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Higher qualification in the field of psychiatry such as MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent qualification approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications.

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT/CESR at the time of interview.
• Section 12/Approved clinician approval.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in child and adolescent service.
• Experience of close collaborative working with social care and other agencies.
• Experience of working with service users who have complex needs within child and adolescent service.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
• Broad range of experience in psychiatric practice and in the use of psychological therapies.
• Willingness and ability to work with others to achieve shared goals.
• Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team.
• Ability to demonstrate experience and knowledge of Safeguarding in child and adolescent mental health

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
• Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to child and adolescent service.

ACADEMIC SKILLS LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
• Participated in continuous professional development.
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit.
• Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
• Experience of organising and overseeing psychotherapy training program for psychiatry trainees.

Person Specification QUALIFICATIONS Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Higher qualification in the field of psychiatry such as MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent qualification approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications. ELIGIBILITY Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT/CESR at the time of interview. Section 12/Approved clinician approval. Desirable In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Essential Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in child and adolescent service. Experience of close collaborative working with social care and other agencies. Experience of working with service users who have complex needs within child and adolescent service. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Broad range of experience in psychiatric practice and in the use of psychological therapies. Willingness and ability to work with others to achieve shared goals. Experience of working in a multi- disciplinary team. Ability to demonstrate experience and knowledge of Safeguarding in child and adolescent mental health Desirable Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service. Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to child and adolescent service. ACADEMIC SKILLS LIFELONG LEARNING Essential Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Participated in continuous professional development. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit. Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995). Desirable Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change. Experience of organising and overseeing psychotherapy training program for psychiatry trainees.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forest House Adolescent Unit

Kingfisher Court, Harper Lane, Kingsley Green

Radlett

WD7 9HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Forest House Adolescent Unit

Kingfisher Court, Harper Lane, Kingsley Green

Radlett

WD7 9HQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Passionate about supporting young people and understanding their mental health needs?

We are recruiting band 5 employment specialists to join Dorset Work Matters (DWM), supporting young people across Dorset. These roles are made possible through expansion funding, reflecting a commitment to extending specialist mental health employment support to young people.

We are particularly keen to attract applicants with the skills and experience to support young people with mental health needs to access and sustain employment and to work within our Young Persons Service in the West side of the county. This includes individuals who are confident working in a fast-paced, community-based environment, who can build strong, engaging relationships and deliver tailored, person-centred support.

DWM is a well-established, high-performing partnership between Dorset Healthcare Trust and Dorset Mental Health Forum. Since 2019, the service has provided evidence-based support to individuals with mental health conditions, helping them secure paid employment through the nationally recognised individual placement and support (IPS) model.

Working closely with NHS teams, employers and partner organisations, you will support individuals to achieve sustainable employment. Much of the role is community-based.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

Main duties of the job

To undertake weekly face-to-face engagement with local employers to proactively generate tailored job opportunities, including job carving, in line with IPS principles.

Work collaboratively with clients to identify employment goals, develop CVs and application forms, and prepare effectively for interviews.

Support clients in discussing their mental health condition with potential employers, should they choose to disclose.

Provide welfare benefits advice and calculations to help clients make informed employment decisions.

Deliver ongoing in-work support to both clients and employers, ensuring sustainable employment outcomes.

Adhere to the quality standards and compliance requirements of the IPS Fidelity Model, striving to meet or exceed the service's Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with Service and IPS Fidelity Model requirements.

Perform a high volume of administrative duties with attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in reporting, documentation, and data entry.

Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.

Driving is essential for this role. You will be required to have a full and valid UK driving licence and to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.

Please note visa sponsorship for this role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.

About us

At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year p.a.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

152-M184.26A

Job locations

Dorset

Dorset

Dorset

DT1 2PG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidates individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact [email protected]

Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and training

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent training in a relevant field
• Experience or knowledge of employability or the labour market
• Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team
• Experience of supporting young people

Desirable

• Role specific experience of 2 years
• Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification

Job specific experience

Essential

• Experience of working with young people with mental health problems or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector
• Experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work with other stake holders and agencies

Desirable

• Experience of working within mental health services
• Previous experience of delivering a service using the IPS model

Personal qualities/attributes

Essential

• Excellent Organisational skills
• Ability to manage own time effectively and independently
• Natural ability to build close trusting and productive relationships with people
• Highly motivated with a genuine belief that employment will help the recovery of someone with a mental health condition

Desirable

• Lived experience / experience of recovery from a mental health condition

Additional requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

Person Specification Knowledge, skills and training Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent training in a relevant field Experience or knowledge of employability or the labour market Team orientated and works collaboratively within a mixed-disciplinary team Experience of supporting young people Desirable Role specific experience of 2 years Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector Qualification Job specific experience Essential Experience of working with young people with mental health problems or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector Experience of partnership working, negotiation and liaison work with other stake holders and agencies Desirable Experience of working within mental health services Previous experience of delivering a service using the IPS model Personal qualities/attributes Essential Excellent Organisational skills Ability to manage own time effectively and independently Natural ability to build close trusting and productive relationships with people Highly motivated with a genuine belief that employment will help the recovery of someone with a mental health condition Desirable Lived experience / experience of recovery from a mental health condition Additional requirements Essential Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset

Dorset

Dorset

DT1 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dorset

Dorset

Dorset

DT1 2PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a qualified Clinical Pharmacist with an interest in working in Mental Health Services?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Pharmacist to join our established, friendly, and highly respected Pharmacy team at St Martin's Hospital in Canterbury on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your clinical skills within mental health services while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.

This role would suit pharmacists with previous mental health and hospital experience who are looking to consolidate their skills, as well as those considering a move into mental health pharmacy from another sector.

As a Clinical Pharmacist for the Trust, you will be provided with opportunities for personal growth and development, including support for post-graduate qualifications in mental health pharmacy. Some of our pharmacists are qualified as independent prescribers and the opportunities to qualify and practice as prescribers will grow as our team does.

Clinical Pharmacist Benefits

Annual leave allowance starting at 27 days per year (when working full time) + Bank Holidays.

Access to the fantastic NHS pension scheme.

Eligibility for the Blue Light Card (discount service for the NHS, providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street).

Main duties of the job

In this role, you will assist the Lead Clinical Pharmacist, Chief Pharmacist, and Deputy Chief Pharmacist in developing a comprehensive medicines management service to patients in the locality. Duties will include:

• Providing a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service for patients receiving medium secure care at the Trevor Gibbens Unit in Maidstone.
• Developing close working relationships with other members of the multi-disciplinary team and contributing to clinical care plans.Responding to medication-related queries, providing advice on prescribing and promoting evidence-based practice.
• Discussing medication with patients and carers and developing a variety of approaches to support informed care.
• Working closely and liaising with other pharmacy colleagues in the other localities and within the community mental health teams to ensure a high-quality medicines management and optimisation service is maintained across the Trust.
• Educating colleagues (including doctors and nurses) about medicines management and medicines optimisation.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, come and join our diverse and compassionate team committed to delivering excellent care and support for service users and their loved ones.

About us

We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our teams support children, youngpeopleand adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.

Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.

Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mentalillness, butlive well.It'swhywe'repassionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive,curiousand confident.

Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a teamthat'sworking well together.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

380-SS0789-D

Job locations

St Martins' Hospital

Littlebourne Road,

Canterbury, Kent,

CT1 1AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role.

We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. We are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Masters degree in pharmacy plus 1 year pre-registration training
• Registered with GPhC, with at least 3 years' experience
• Post-graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent specialist knowledge, acquired through a broad spectrum of clinical pharmacy training and experience

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification in psychopharmacology
• Member of the college of mental health pharmacy

Experience

Essential

• Interest in working in Mental Health Services
• Knowledge of Mental Health therapeutics
• Experience of hospital pharmacy
• Understanding of principals of Clinical Governance
• Able to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary setting

Desirable

• Experience of working on a forensic ward or psychiatric intensive care unit

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Good level of relevant clinical knowledge
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good level of interpersonal skills so as to effectively exchange complex and sensitive information
• Good level of analytical skills
• Up to date knowledge of prescribing issues in mental health
• Relevant knowledge of pharmaceutical standards of practice

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters degree in pharmacy plus 1 year pre-registration training Registered with GPhC, with at least 3 years' experience Post-graduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy or equivalent specialist knowledge, acquired through a broad spectrum of clinical pharmacy training and experience Desirable Post graduate qualification in psychopharmacology Member of the college of mental health pharmacy Experience Essential Interest in working in Mental Health Services Knowledge of Mental Health therapeutics Experience of hospital pharmacy Understanding of principals of Clinical Governance Able to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary setting Desirable Experience of working on a forensic ward or psychiatric intensive care unit Knowledge and skills Essential Good level of relevant clinical knowledge Good written and verbal communication skills Good level of interpersonal skills so as to effectively exchange complex and sensitive information Good level of analytical skills Up to date knowledge of prescribing issues in mental health Relevant knowledge of pharmaceutical standards of practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

St Martins' Hospital

Littlebourne Road,

Canterbury, Kent,

CT1 1AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust

Address

St Martins' Hospital

Littlebourne Road,

Canterbury, Kent,

CT1 1AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Assertive Outreach Support Worker - Kensington & Chelsea Community Mental Health Hub

Band 4 Full-time - 37.5 hours per week Kensington & Chelsea Community Mental Health Service (CNWL NHS Foundation Trust)

Make a real difference to people who need services the most

Kensington & Chelsea Community Mental Health Hub is expanding its Assertive Outreach Pathway to strengthen engagement, reduce crisis presentations and support adults with severe and complex mental health needs who are at risk of disengaging from care. We are recruiting a motivated, compassionate and proactive Support Worker to join our multidisciplinary team and help deliver high-quality, person-centred interventions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative pathway designed to provide structured, time-limited and evidence-informed support to individuals who require enhanced engagement. You will work closely with qualified practitioners, including Nurses, Social Workers, Drug & Alcohol Specialists and Psychiatrists, to deliver practical, psychological and social interventions that promote stability, independence and recovery

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As an Assertive Outreach Support Worker, you will:

• Provide direct practical, physical and psychological support to a small caseload of service users with high levels of complexity.
• Use persistent, flexible and trauma-informed engagement strategies to promote contact with services.
• Supporting with practical skills housing forms/applications appointments.
• Support individuals experiencing disengagement, medication non-adherence, housing instability, substance misuse and increased risk.
• Deliver structured interventions under the supervision of qualified staff, contributing to care planning, risk management and review.
• Work across community settings, including home visits, community-based appointments and remote contact.
• Strengthen partnership working with local hostels as a designated link worker, supporting continuity of care and improving engagement.
• Promote independence, social inclusion and access to community resources.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive MDT, contributing to coordinated care and safe transitions.

About us

What We're Looking For

We welcome applicants who are:

• Passionate about working with adults with severe mental illness.
• Skilled in engagement, relationship-building and strengths-based practice.
• Confident working in the community and managing dynamic situations.
• Able to work flexibly, proactively and with persistence.
• Compassionate, reliable and committed to trauma-informed care.
• Experienced in mental health, social care, substance misuse or homelessness pathways (desirable but not essential).
• Eager to learn, develop and contribute to an evolving pathway.

What We Offer

• A supportive, reflective and values-driven MDT environment.
• Regular supervision, training and development opportunities.
• Access to CNWL's extensive learning programmes, including trauma-informed care, risk management and community engagement.
• Opportunities to contribute to service development within an innovative pathway.
• Flexible working across community settings.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people who are often the hardest to reach.

Job summary

We're looking for an ambitious, experienced Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to join our Community Paediatric team, delivering specialist assessment and diagnostic intervention for children with complex speech, language and communication needs across Lambeth and Southwark.

Working in our SALT Schools & Adolescent Communication Team, you'll work across education, early years and community settings to help build an integrated universal, targeted and specialist offer, strengthening early identification, developing workforce capability, and supporting inclusive practice for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.

You'll lead within your specialist area (Early Years Neuro-Disability, Deaf Communication, Stammering & Cluttering, Autism, or Schools/FE/YOS), providing expert advice to colleagues, shaping service and policy development, and mentoring SLTs and assistants.

Combining clinical expertise with consultation, coaching, supervision, service improvement and system leadership, you'll support Expert at Hand practitioners and the wider SLT workforce to embed new ways of working, while maintaining a small targeted-plus and specialist caseload for children with more complex needs.

You'll bring demonstrable expertise in paediatric assessment and intervention, advanced clinical reasoning, and confidence managing a busy caseload, along with strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills as a proactive, reflective clinician.

Main duties of the job

What you'll be doing

Providing highly specialist, autonomous clinical case management for complex needs

Leading projects, training and service development within your specialist area

Providing line management, supervision and mentoring to junior colleagues and students

Advising local authorities, education staff and multi-disciplinary colleagues

Leading team-wide initiatives on service quality and effectiveness

What we're looking for

HCPC registration and substantial specialist paediatric experience

Proven leadership, negotiation and mentoring skills

Experience contributing to service and policy development

A genuine passion for raising standards and developing others

About us

Evelina London is part ofGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trustand we are responsible for providing services for women and children. With over 3,000 dedicated staff, and led by an Executive Team and Board, we have significant devolved autonomy to focus operationally and strategically upon the needs of our patients. We also benefit from being part of a large and successful NHS foundation trust, whose values we share. We have an ambitious strategic development programme, with backing from Guy's and St Thomas'.

Every year, the number of children and young people Evelina London cares for, in hospital and in the community, continues to grow. We provide comprehensive health services from pre-conception, before birth, throughout childhood and into adult life. Evelina London is here for children, young people and women from London to South East England, and provides specialist care for families around the UK and across the world.

As the only NHS Trust in London with women's and specialist children's services on one site we have unique opportunities to provide excellent, high quality, integrated care for mothers, babies and children. We operate through four clinical directorates: Neonatology and Medical Specialties, Surgical Services, Theatres and Paediatric Intensive Care, Children's Community Services and Women's Services.

Job summary

Join Emerald Place Clinic as a Consultant Child and Young People Psychiatrist and deliver, treat and empower young people to live a safe and independent life. You will join our multidisciplinary team in a 12-bed General Adolescent Inpatient Unit. The unit provides care for young people aged 13 18 experiencing acute mental health difficulties requiring inpatient treatment. You will play a key role in clinical leadership, risk management, and therapeutic planning, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed care. As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will deliver an evidence-based and focused treatment plan to support the children and young people, and their families, as they progress through their care plans to understand eating behaviours and restore physical health. You will work alongside the talented and experienced multidisciplinary team to create tailored treatment programmes to support the individual needs of each young person within a warm and nurturing environment. This will allow you to understand symptoms, patterns and origins of psychological distress.

Main duties of the job

As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be joining a multidisciplinary team in a 12-bed General Adolescent Inpatient Unit. You will provide care for young people aged 13-18 experiencing acute mental health difficulties requiring inpatient treatment. Your responsibilities include delivering evidence-based treatment plans, engaging with families, and maintaining clinical leadership. You will collaborate closely with a talented team consisting of psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, family therapists, and education staff. Your role will encompass clinical care, service development, teaching, and professional responsibilities, ensuring compliance with relevant mental health legislation.

About us

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and offers a unique approach to the delivery of care. It operates a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, and Autism, as well as Children and Education. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, with a global presence in 10 countries and a workforce of over 86,000 people. The organisation is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment, safeguarding the welfare of service users, and is a Disability Confident employer.

Job summary

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking for an opportunity to combine clinical excellence with strategic leadership? Do you want to shape the future of neurological and neurorehabilitation services while continuing to make a direct impact on patient care? Join St Neots as a Medical Lead / Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding clinical outcomes and driving service development. This unique role combines the responsibilities of a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist with strategic medical leadership across the department. As Medical Lead, you will serve as the senior clinical leader for the site and neurological services, providing expert medical and psychiatric leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care, and representing the medical workforce within the wider leadership team. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain an active clinical caseload, providing specialist neuropsychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for individuals with complex neurological and neurobehavioural needs.

Main duties of the job

As a Medical Lead / Consultant Neuropsychiatrist at Elysium Healthcare, the role involves combining clinical excellence with strategic leadership to shape future neurological and neurorehabilitation services. The successful candidate will act as a senior clinical leader and provide expert medical and psychiatric leadership, ensuring high-quality care. Responsibilities include maintaining an active clinical caseload, providing neuropsychiatric assessment, and leading multidisciplinary teams. The role demands strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Neuropsychiatry, and the ability to formulate safe treatment plans. Excellent communication skills, decision-making abilities, and strong professional qualifications are required.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of health and care services with over 8,000 employees, delivering services across England and Wales. With a network of 80 services covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, and Autism along with Children & Education, Elysium offers a comprehensive approach to care delivery. This diversity in services allows for employee growth and opportunities within the organisation. Elysium Healthcare is part of the larger Ramsay Health Care network, which operates globally across 10 countries, employing over 86,000 individuals. Committed to inclusive recruitment, Elysium is a Disability Confident employer and employs a safer recruitment approach.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1544684522

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

St Neots

PE19 2JA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking for an opportunity to combine clinical excellence with strategic leadership? Do you want to shape the future of neurological and neurorehabilitation services while continuing to make a direct impact on patient care? Join St Neots as a Medical Lead / Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding clinical outcomes and driving service development.

This unique role combines the responsibilities of a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist with strategic medical leadership across the department. As Medical Lead, you will serve as the senior clinical leader for the site and neurological services, providing expert medical and psychiatric leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care, and representing the medical workforce within the wider leadership team. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain an active clinical caseload, providing specialist neuropsychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for individuals with complex neurological and neurobehavioural needs.

Working within a dedicated neurological service, you will provide evidence-based care for service users requiring neurological treatment and rehabilitation, leading multidisciplinary teams in the assessment, formulation and management of complex presentations. You will assume Consultant and, where appropriate, Responsible Clinician responsibilities, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with the Mental Health Act, NICE guidance and national best practice standards.

As a senior member of the hospital leadership team, you will work closely with the Hospital Director, Chief Medical Officer and wider clinical leadership teams to provide strategic direction, strengthen clinical governance and support the continuous development of services. You will play a key role in ensuring medical standards are maintained, supporting regulatory compliance, overseeing quality improvement initiatives and promoting a culture of safety, learning and innovation.

Your responsibilities will include leading multidisciplinary team discussions, overseeing risk management and treatment planning, supporting timely patient discharge pathways, and building strong collaborative relationships with patients, families, commissioners and external healthcare providers. You will also provide professional leadership and support to medical colleagues, contributing to workforce development, supervision and the advancement of clinical practice across the service.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC).
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent.
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry (or within six months of receiving CCT at the time of interview).
• Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act 1983, or eligibility to obtain this within an agreed timeframe.
• Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated statutory frameworks.
• Sound knowledge of adult psychiatric and neurological psychopathology, neuropsychiatry and evidence-based treatment approaches.
• Ability to assess, formulate and deliver safe, effective treatment plans, including psychopharmacological interventions.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to respond quickly and flexibly to changing priorities.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills

• Additional postgraduate qualifications (e.g. MSc, MD or PhD).
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych).
• Knowledge of national guidance, standards and regulatory frameworks relating to inpatient and neurological services.
• Experience in quality improvement, clinical audit or service evaluation.
• Teaching, training and supervision skills across medical and multidisciplinary staff groups.
• Proven experience in clinical risk assessment and management, including suicide risk, self-harm, violence and aggression.
• Ability to provide effective clinical leadership to multidisciplinary inpatient teams.
• Experience contributing to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development activities.
• Commitment to appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development.
• Ability to manage competing demands and make timely, defensible decisions within complex and high-pressure environments.
• Experience of change management and service improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of contemporary issues affecting mental health services and medical workforce development.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Competitive annual salary
• £5000 car allowance
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Free meals and onsite parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Job description Job responsibilities Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking for an opportunity to combine clinical excellence with strategic leadership? Do you want to shape the future of neurological and neurorehabilitation services while continuing to make a direct impact on patient care? Join St Neots as a Medical Lead / Consultant Neuropsychiatrist and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding clinical outcomes and driving service development. This unique role combines the responsibilities of a Consultant Neuropsychiatrist with strategic medical leadership across the department. As Medical Lead, you will serve as the senior clinical leader for the site and neurological services, providing expert medical and psychiatric leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care, and representing the medical workforce within the wider leadership team. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain an active clinical caseload, providing specialist neuropsychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for individuals with complex neurological and neurobehavioural needs. Working within a dedicated neurological service, you will provide evidence-based care for service users requiring neurological treatment and rehabilitation, leading multidisciplinary teams in the assessment, formulation and management of complex presentations. You will assume Consultant and, where appropriate, Responsible Clinician responsibilities, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with the Mental Health Act, NICE guidance and national best practice standards. As a senior member of the hospital leadership team, you will work closely with the Hospital Director, Chief Medical Officer and wider clinical leadership teams to provide strategic direction, strengthen clinical governance and support the continuous development of services. You will play a key role in ensuring medical standards are maintained, supporting regulatory compliance, overseeing quality improvement initiatives and promoting a culture of safety, learning and innovation. Your responsibilities will include leading multidisciplinary team discussions, overseeing risk management and treatment planning, supporting timely patient discharge pathways, and building strong collaborative relationships with patients, families, commissioners and external healthcare providers. You will also provide professional leadership and support to medical colleagues, contributing to workforce development, supervision and the advancement of clinical practice across the service. To be successful in this role, you will need: MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC). Full GMC registration with a licence to practise. Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry (or within six months of receiving CCT at the time of interview). Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act 1983, or eligibility to obtain this within an agreed timeframe. Strong working knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and associated statutory frameworks. Sound knowledge of adult psychiatric and neurological psychopathology, neuropsychiatry and evidence-based treatment approaches. Ability to assess, formulate and deliver safe, effective treatment plans, including psychopharmacological interventions. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to respond quickly and flexibly to changing priorities. Desirable Knowledge and Skills Additional postgraduate qualifications (e.g. MSc, MD or PhD). Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych). Knowledge of national guidance, standards and regulatory frameworks relating to inpatient and neurological services. Experience in quality improvement, clinical audit or service evaluation. Teaching, training and supervision skills across medical and multidisciplinary staff groups. Proven experience in clinical risk assessment and management, including suicide risk, self-harm, violence and aggression. Ability to provide effective clinical leadership to multidisciplinary inpatient teams. Experience contributing to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and service development activities. Commitment to appraisal, revalidation and continuing professional development. Ability to manage competing demands and make timely, defensible decisions within complex and high-pressure environments. Experience of change management and service improvement initiatives. Knowledge of contemporary issues affecting mental health services and medical workforce development. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Competitive annual salary £5000 car allowance 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Voluntary benefits Medical indemnity cover Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Free meals and onsite parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC). Full GMC registration with a licence to practise. Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry (or within six months of receiving CCT at the time of interview). Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act 1983, or eligibility to obtain this within an agreed timeframe.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS, MB ChB or equivalent medical qualification recognised by the General Medical Council (GMC). Full GMC registration with a licence to practise. Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent. Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry (or within six months of receiving CCT at the time of interview). Approved Clinician status under the Mental Health Act 1983, or eligibility to obtain this within an agreed timeframe.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

St Neots

PE19 2JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

St Neots

PE19 2JA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced psychiatrist ready to lead forensic mental health services? If so, join Aberbeeg Hospital as a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to provide strategic leadership, expert clinical oversight, and recovery-focused care for people within the criminal justice system. Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act, you will ensure the highest standards of psychiatric care across medium and low secure services. In this role, you will lead the clinical management of a defined caseload, overseeing psychiatric assessments, formulations, and treatment planning. You will provide specialist advice to courts, probation, prison services and MAPPA, and prepare reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, hospital managers hearings, and the Ministry of Justice. Working closely with multidisciplinary teamsincluding forensic social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapistsyou will ensure coordinated care and effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach.

Main duties of the job

As a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist, you will provide strategic leadership, clinical oversight, and recovery-focused care at Aberbeeg Hospital. You will act as the Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act and ensure high standards of psychiatric care in medium and low secure services. You will lead clinical management of your caseload, overseeing assessments, treatments, and providing advice to legal entities. Your role involves working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and effective Care Programme Approach implementation. Beyond clinical duties, you're involved in service development, clinical governance, teaching, and research activities.

About us

Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, employs over 8,000 staff and operates over 90 services across England and Wales. With sectors covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, Elysium Healthcare offers extensive growth and mobility opportunities. The organization is committed to inclusive recruitment and safe staff recruitment for all appointments. Elysium Healthcare supports the welfare of service users, aligning with Disability Confident employer standards. As part of its global network, Elysium is dedicated to high-quality care delivery, with a presence in 10 countries employing over 86,000 people worldwide.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1544684524

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Abertillery

NP13 2DA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an experienced psychiatrist ready to lead forensic mental health services? If so join Aberbeeg Hospital as a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to provide strategic leadership, expert clinical oversight and recovery-focused care for people within the criminal justice system. Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act, you will ensure the highest standards of psychiatric care across medium and low secure services.

In this role, you will lead the clinical management of a defined caseload, overseeing psychiatric assessments, formulations, and treatment planning. You will provide specialist advice to courts, probation, prison services and MAPPA, and prepare reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, hospital managers’ hearings, and the Ministry of Justice. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams—including forensic social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists—you will ensure coordinated care and effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach.

Beyond clinical leadership, you will play a key role in service development, shaping strategy, and contributing to pathway reconfiguration to meet evolving needs. You will actively participate in clinical governance, audits, and risk management processes, supporting quality improvement and compliance with CQC/HIW standards. Your responsibilities will also include teaching and supervision of trainee psychiatrists and junior medical staff, as well as leading research and quality-improvement projects to inform best practice.

As a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

• Have a role within senior management within the respective hospital of clinical work.
• Manage and performance manage doctors as necessary.
• Have responsibility for safe and adequate medical cover.
• Facilitate and support the Clinical Quality Assurance programme, ensuring consistency within the units.
• Take a lead role in developing Clinical Governance in conjunction with the Clinical Governance team.
• Ensure high quality, appropriate information and paperwork is received by stakeholders.
• Ensure professional policy and practice and their application is of a good standard across the service.
• Ensure professional compliance with the relevant professional bodies.
• Participate in channels of communication throughout the hospital through which clinicians contribute information.
• Participate in continued professional development as laid out by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Provide clinical assistance and support where required to the development of strategies for clinical audit or Quality Improvement and medical education within the hospitals/ region.
• Promoting awareness and understanding of quality improvement and sharing learning and successes from quality improvement work.
• Ensure positive relationships are maintained with all our stakeholders.
• Ensure the hospitals and medical team are represented at local, national and Elysium healthcare Professional Development forums.
• Ensure adequate and safe delivery of medical input across site.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Competitive annual salary
• £5000 car allowance
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Free Meals and onsite parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Job description Job responsibilities Are you an experienced psychiatrist ready to lead forensic mental health services? If so join Aberbeeg Hospital as a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist to provide strategic leadership, expert clinical oversight and recovery-focused care for people within the criminal justice system. Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act, you will ensure the highest standards of psychiatric care across medium and low secure services. In this role, you will lead the clinical management of a defined caseload, overseeing psychiatric assessments, formulations, and treatment planning. You will provide specialist advice to courts, probation, prison services and MAPPA, and prepare reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals, hospital managers’ hearings, and the Ministry of Justice. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams—including forensic social workers, psychologists, and occupational therapists—you will ensure coordinated care and effective implementation of the Care Programme Approach. Beyond clinical leadership, you will play a key role in service development, shaping strategy, and contributing to pathway reconfiguration to meet evolving needs. You will actively participate in clinical governance, audits, and risk management processes, supporting quality improvement and compliance with CQC/HIW standards. Your responsibilities will also include teaching and supervision of trainee psychiatrists and junior medical staff, as well as leading research and quality-improvement projects to inform best practice. As a Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist, you will: Have a role within senior management within the respective hospital of clinical work. Manage and performance manage doctors as necessary. Have responsibility for safe and adequate medical cover. Facilitate and support the Clinical Quality Assurance programme, ensuring consistency within the units. Take a lead role in developing Clinical Governance in conjunction with the Clinical Governance team. Ensure high quality, appropriate information and paperwork is received by stakeholders. Ensure professional policy and practice and their application is of a good standard across the service. Ensure professional compliance with the relevant professional bodies. Participate in channels of communication throughout the hospital through which clinicians contribute information. Participate in continued professional development as laid out by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Provide clinical assistance and support where required to the development of strategies for clinical audit or Quality Improvement and medical education within the hospitals/ region. Promoting awareness and understanding of quality improvement and sharing learning and successes from quality improvement work. Ensure positive relationships are maintained with all our stakeholders. Ensure the hospitals and medical team are represented at local, national and Elysium healthcare Professional Development forums. Ensure adequate and safe delivery of medical input across site. To be successful in this role, you will have: MBChB/MBBS (or equivalent); Full GMC registration; CCT or CESR in Psychiatry; MRCPsych; Approved Clinician (s.12 MHA) Higher research degree (MD/PhD) or MSc. ≥5 years’ postgraduate psychiatric experience, including ≥2 years in forensic settings Prior Responsible Clinician role; experience in secure inpatient and community forensic services Strong risk assessment, formulation and management skills; knowledge of MHA/MCA; report-writing for tribunals and courts Interest in Clinical Neuropsychiatry with clinical and academic experience. Proven ability to lead MDTs; service planning; participation in audit and governance processes Prior management role at consultant level in a forensic service Experience teaching trainees and healthcare professionals; involvement in audit and QI projects Peer-reviewed publications; experience securing research funding Excellent communication and negotiation skills; commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion; resilience and adaptability. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Competitive annual salary £5000 car allowance 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off! A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Voluntary benefits Medical indemnity cover Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Free Meals and onsite parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBChB/MBBS (or equivalent); Full GMC registration; CCT or CESR in Psychiatry; MRCPsych; Approved Clinician (s.12 MHA); 5 years postgraduate psychiatric experience, including 2 years in forensic settings.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBChB/MBBS (or equivalent); Full GMC registration; CCT or CESR in Psychiatry; MRCPsych; Approved Clinician (s.12 MHA); 5 years postgraduate psychiatric experience, including 2 years in forensic settings.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Abertillery

NP13 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Abertillery

NP13 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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