Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Practitioners (RMN, RNLD, RGN or Social Workers/ Allied Health Professionals) with a criminal justice interest, to work in the Black Country Health & Justice Outreach/Reconnect Service. The post holder would be expected to work in the community within Black Country in the Outreach element of the team but may also incorporate other areas of Health & Justice, such as the Reconnect Service, Police custody or court. This will include providing high quality assessments of people attending and being released from Police Custody/Prison and supporting people under the care of the Outreach/Reconnect Team. The service will be delivered to people of all ages including those under the age of 18yrs who present with any vulnerability including but not limited to; mental health, physical health, learning disability, head injury, unemployment, housing, educational needs etc.H&J is not itself a treatment service, but it is an identification, assessment and referral service. The role will involve assessing; accessing; and implementing a wide and, at times, complex range of care services for people over the age of 18 with increasingly complex needs.

The successful applicants must be experienced in risk assessment, highly motivated and someone who is looking for a new challenge and have the skills to make a difference.

Main duties of the job

1. Working in a Health and Justice (H&J) Outreach/Reconnect service within the Black Country, dependent on skills and service need.2. Delivering a high quality clinical service to patients and their families.3. Managing complex assessment in Custody, Court and the Outreach/Reconnect service. Responsible for clinical and caseload supervision of other team members where identified.4. Diverting and Liaising with multiple criminal justice, police and other partners.5. Identify, assess and refer people of all ages with a wide range of mental health, learning disability, substance misuse and/or social vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the youth and adult criminal justice systems on suspicion of having committed a crime.6. When a person is assessed as having single or multiple vulnerabilities, they will be referred to the appropriate treatment or support service and an appropriate package of care and/or support will be instigated.7. Accurate, timely information on the person will be shared with police and the courts (with an individual's consent where necessary) to ensure that any charging, sentencing or disposal decisions are based upon an authoritative assessment of their mental health, any learning disability and whether they have a substance misuse issue.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-RJ-26-8277461

Job locations

Crescent House

Bilston

WV14 0BZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead on specialist assessments (within service specification) in conjunction with service user and carer, helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy. Provide written reports for Crown or Magistrates Courts or to attend and give verbal evidence as required. To offer considered recommendations to these bodies. Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice/policy. Assess patient's individual care needs, agree and refer on to appropriate agency. Complete and contribute to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence. Maintain effective reporting systems by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions. Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of H&J processes. Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level. Assist in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the service (as set by the Team Leader) are fulfilled and to identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved. The post holder will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice/registered professional guidelines. Assist in the implementation of evidence-based practice and participate in research and other projects as required.

Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead on specialist assessments (within service specification) in conjunction with service user and carer, helping to promote self-determination, choice and autonomy. Provide written reports for Crown or Magistrates Courts or to attend and give verbal evidence as required. To offer considered recommendations to these bodies. Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice/policy. Assess patient's individual care needs, agree and refer on to appropriate agency. Complete and contribute to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence. Maintain effective reporting systems by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions. Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of H&J processes. Participate in the development of the service to ensure clinical governance processes are actively implemented at team level. Assist in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the service (as set by the Team Leader) are fulfilled and to identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved. The post holder will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice/registered professional guidelines. Assist in the implementation of evidence-based practice and participate in research and other projects as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Learning Disability Nurse/Registered General Nurse on NMC Register or Registered Social Worker/Allied Health Professional.
• Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body. Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times.

Desirable

• Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.
• Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Structured Clinical Management

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with Service Users who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
• Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with health problems in a community setting.

Desirable

• Experience of engaging with Children and Young People and their families.
• Experience of presenting at local/national level

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse/ Learning Disability Nurse/Registered General Nurse on NMC Register or Registered Social Worker/Allied Health Professional. Professional Social Work qualification, DipSW, CQSW, CSS, BA, MA or Foreign qualification where certified by the Professional Social Work regulatory body. Ensuring current registration with the Professional Social Work regulatory body at all times. Desirable Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level. Psychological intervention Qualification including EMDR, CBT, CBTp, Family Interventions, CAT, DBT, Structured Clinical Management Experience Essential Experience of working with Service Users who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs Experience of assessing, planning, co-ordinating and managing people with health problems in a community setting. Desirable Experience of engaging with Children and Young People and their families. Experience of presenting at local/national level

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crescent House

Bilston

WV14 0BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crescent House

Bilston

WV14 0BZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for aBand 6 or Band 5-6 Developmental- Community Mental Health Nurse in our Adult Community Mental Health Team based in Lichfield.

The team in Lichfield is multidisciplinary and provides high-quality care for service users that experience mental health conditions. The team is part of the wider Integrated Mental Health Team covering Lichfield & Burntwood and links together for CPD events, supervision and partnership working.

We are seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse who has a keen interest in working with this client group to provide a holistic overview and lead on the care and treatment of the person's journey through to recovery. The successful candidate will provide nursing leadership with the MDT, support junior colleagues in their development and facilitate student nurses in their training.

If appointed a Band 5-6 you will be supported to achieve a core set of competencies over a 12-month period. Upon successful completion you will progress to a Band 6.

Main duties of the job

• Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), care planning in conjunction with service user and carer and evaluation of individual treatment plans.
• Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring, and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.
• Administer medication, complying with relevant Trust procedures and NMC Guidance.
• Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes of care.
• Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance including; pharmacological and psychologically informed interventions.
• Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £48,117 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-RJ-26-8255465

Job locations

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the below videos showcasing why you should grow your career at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube

The Integrated Mental Health Team is an innovative secondary care community team that is guided by collective leadership, providing evidence-based psychological and medical interventions to patients with a wide range of complex mental health needs. The IMHT supports service users with a wide range of mental health needs from anxiety and depression to severe and enduring mental illness.

The successful candidate can expect the following:

• Support with settling into the team and developing into the role.
• Right from the start of joining the team, a clear and ongoing conversation about your skills and personal career progression, which is managed through the Trusts appraisal process.
• A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training.
• Regular, high quality clinical and managerial supervision.
• Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Collective leads who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the pathway.
• A continual commitment to embrace lean methodology to improve the quality of the services provided for patients/their carers and the experience of staff working within the pathway.
• You will belong to a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing colleagues, allied health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists, support workers and peer support workers.
• Our last CQC inspection achieved Good throughout the trust making us a great trust to work for.
• Staff wellbeing is at the heart of the organisation with regular events held throughout the year. See our twitter feed @mpftBigShoutOut and #mpftBigSoothe

The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am 5pm. You will also be required to have access to suitable transport as this role will require you to travel over a large geographical area.

Please see attached documents for the full job description and person specification for both Band 5 and Band 6 role dependant on your route.

If you would like to view the Core Competencies Framework as part of the development role, please contact Vickie Griffiths on the details attached.

Please note: You will be required to achieve the expected competencies within 12 months.This means that you must meet certain skill, knowledge, or performance standards (competencies) within a time frame of 12 months from starting the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Check out the below videos showcasing why you should grow your career at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be a Mental Health Nurse in a community setting at MPFT? - YouTube The Integrated Mental Health Team is an innovative secondary care community team that is guided by collective leadership, providing evidence-based psychological and medical interventions to patients with a wide range of complex mental health needs. The IMHT supports service users with a wide range of mental health needs from anxiety and depression to severe and enduring mental illness. The successful candidate can expect the following: Support with settling into the team and developing into the role. Right from the start of joining the team, a clear and ongoing conversation about your skills and personal career progression, which is managed through the Trusts appraisal process. A commitment to supporting you to remain up to date with your practice and develop skills through formal and informal training. Regular, high quality clinical and managerial supervision. Warm, friendly and supportive colleagues. Collective leads who are committed to the psychological and physical wellbeing of staff in the pathway. A continual commitment to embrace lean methodology to improve the quality of the services provided for patients/their carers and the experience of staff working within the pathway. You will belong to a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team which includes nursing colleagues, allied health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists, support workers and peer support workers. Our last CQC inspection achieved Good throughout the trust making us a great trust to work for. Staff wellbeing is at the heart of the organisation with regular events held throughout the year. See our twitter feed @mpftBigShoutOut and #mpftBigSoothe The usual hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am 5pm. You will also be required to have access to suitable transport as this role will require you to travel over a large geographical area. Please see attached documents for the full job description and person specification for both Band 5 and Band 6 role dependant on your route. If you would like to view the Core Competencies Framework as part of the development role, please contact Vickie Griffiths on the details attached. Please note: You will be required to achieve the expected competencies within 12 months.This means that you must meet certain skill, knowledge, or performance standards (competencies) within a time frame of 12 months from starting the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered mental health nurse (NMC)
• Active on NMC Register

Desirable

• Psychological interventions qualification (CBT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, Family Therapy)
• Registered practice assessor for students

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties
• Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
• Experience of assessing, planning, coordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Registered mental health nurse (NMC) Active on NMC Register Desirable Psychological interventions qualification (CBT, EMDR, CAT, DBT, Family Therapy) Registered practice assessor for students Experience Essential Evidence of extensive post registration experience of working with adults experiencing mental health related difficulties Experience of working with people who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs Experience of assessing, planning, coordinating and managing people with mental health problems in a community setting Desirable Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Michaels Court

Lichfield

WS13 6EE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

TheBusiness Support Officer (BSO) is a key operational and administrative role that supports the effective running of the Staffordshire Families Health & Wellbeing Service 0-19 by providing business, performance, governance, workforce, financial, and administrative support to the Service Manager and operational teams.

The post holder acts as a central point for coordinating information, monitoring performance, maintaining systems and records, and ensuring services operate efficiently and comply with Trust and NHS requirements. The role combines strong administration skills with data analysis, reporting, governance support, and service improvement responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• Provide comprehensive business and administrative support to Service Manager.
• Collect, validate, analyse, and report operational, workforce, activity, and performance data.
• Produce reports, dashboards, audits, presentations, and management information to support decision-making.
• Monitor service performance, waiting lists, compliance targets, and data quality, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Support governance activities, including risk registers, audits, inspections, and CQC requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and reporting systems in line with Trust and NHS standards.
• Support workforce monitoring, including mandatory training, appraisals, sickness absence, and compliance reporting.
• Develop and improve administrative processes, standard operating procedures, and reporting arrangements.
• Provide guidance and support to staff on the use of digital systems and reporting processes.
• Draft correspondence, briefing papers, service updates, and meeting documentation.
• Build effective relationships with clinical, operational, corporate, and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives through analysis, reporting, and process review.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

The post holder will support the delivery a high quality, comprehensive mental health service for children and young people with emotional health/mental health difficulties. The role involves managing a defined caseload with a focus on working with children and young people and their families who experience a complex range of needs and difficulties. Acting as a key member of the team, the post holder will provide assessment, psychosocial, evidence-based interventions using a collaborative approach and will be skilled at risk assessment and management. They will provide supervision for other team members in an area of interest such as family work, safeguarding, SEND as agreed with the Operational Manager.

They will lead on supporting the team with the whole school approach developments and evaluation and offer liaison, advice and consultation with schools and a wide range of external agencies.

Main duties of the job

Take responsibility for the management of a complex caseload, which includes, specialist assessment (within service specification), and care planning in conjunction with service user and carer, evaluation of individual treatment plans for CYP with mental health needs.

Responsible for participating in the setting of quality standards, including the auditing, monitoring and reviewing of practice in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.

Assess patient's individual care needs, develop, implement and evaluate programmes of care.

Deliver a range of interventions in accordance with the agreed plan of care and Pathway guidance.

Complete and contribute, where appropriate to robust risk assessments and risk management plans. Deliver and promote positive risk taking, where appropriate, to improve quality of life and maximise occupational performance/independence.

Maintain an effective reporting system by observing and reporting verbally and in writing on patient conditions.

To encourage and support service user and carer involvement and participation.

To attend and contribute to MHST business and development forums.

Utilise agreed outcome measures to review the effectiveness of interventions, as part of the care planning and evaluation process. Assist in ensuring that the aims and objectives of the service are fulfilled and to identify factors which may inhibit these from being achieved.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

Do you have a passion for working with people who have experienced complex trauma and a desire to change people's lives for the better?

Join our team as a Complex Trauma Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) within our established Ascend Service (Sexual Abuse and Assault Pathway) for 2 days a week, based in Cannock.

The Ascend Service is provided by Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, North Staffordshire Combined NHS Trust, VCSE (Survive and Woman's Aid) and Staffordshire Police Crime Commissioner.

The team comprises of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, CBT Therapists, Assistant Psychologists and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners to work with patients presenting with sexual abuse complex trauma with responsibility for assessing patient suitability and delivering evidenced based, trauma focused interventions and clinical supervision.

You will be a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of demonstratable clinical experience of working with people experiencing trauma and will need clinical supervision training to deliver clinical supervision to the teams PWP's. Training in EMDR and/or experience of working in secondary care mental health services would be desirable.

Hours are 9-5. There may be an expectation to work flexibly between the hours of 8am-8pm Monday to Friday to meet service needs and in the future, on Saturday morningsApproximately 50% of the working week will be office based and 50% can be worked remotely across South Staffordshire.

Main duties of the job

Good communication skills and an informed clinical judgement are vital to this role as you will be liaising between primary and secondary sectors to facilitate referrals into the complex trauma pathway.

As part of this role, you will be expected to:

• Make decisions on the suitability of new referrals, identifying the most suitable service for the patient
• Formulate, implement and evaluate individual therapy programmes for patients that fall between Primary and Secondary services
• Attend Inter service meetings with regard to referrals
• Liaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies with a regard to referrals
• Promote and maintain links with services across the Trust to help co-ordinate provision of an effective Psychological Therapies Service
• Provide specialist advice to other professionals from the Trust and voluntary agencies in regard to our therapeutic service provision
• Contribute to the teaching and training of mental health professionals and other staff working in the service

About us

MPFT provides physical and mental health care, learning disability, and adult social care services across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. In addition, we provide services on a wider regional and national basis. We serve a population of 1.5 million and employ around 8,500 members of staff.

By joining MPFT you will become part of a diverse and inclusive team who are empowered and supported to deliver care in a way which is consistent with our values:

• putting people at the heart of what we do
• empowering people to improve care and wellbeing
• delivering better health, better care in partnership

We are embedding values based and inclusive recruitment practices to ensure that all applicants, from any backgrounds, from under-represented groups, such as black, Asian or other ethnic groups, individuals with a disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals. All have an equal chance of success in achieving a role with us.

We will support your career development and progression. Membership of the excellent NHS pension scheme, generous maternity, paternity, adoption leave, pay and the option for flexible working. You will receive up to 27 days annual leave (increasing to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.

We are also proud to have a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-LBG-26-8247611

Job locations

102 High Green Court

Cannock

WS11 1GR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.

For further information regarding this role, please see attached the job description and person specification.

Check out our videos showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Job description Job responsibilities This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn. For further information regarding this role, please see attached the job description and person specification. Check out our videos showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Trained to Post Graduate Diploma LevelE.g. CBT
• Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required.
• BABCP Accredited

Desirable

• Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in providing CBT
• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• evidence of working in TT

Desirable

• Experience of working with victims/survivors of sexual assault and abuse

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Trained to Post Graduate Diploma LevelE.g. CBT Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required. BABCP Accredited Desirable Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression. Experience Essential Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in providing CBT Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services evidence of working in TT Desirable Experience of working with victims/survivors of sexual assault and abuse

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

102 High Green Court

Cannock

WS11 1GR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

102 High Green Court

Cannock

WS11 1GR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practitioner to join the Sussex Health & Justice Liaison & Diversion Service.Working within Police Custody settings across Sussex, you will assess adults, children, and young people who may be experiencing mental health difficulties, learning disabilities, substance misuse, or other social vulnerabilities. Your interventions will help ensure individuals are identified early, connected with the right services, and supported to achieve better outcomes.This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You'll work closely with police, courts, healthcare professionals, and community partners, using your clinical expertise to influence decision-making and ensure people receive the right care at the right time.We're looking for an experienced, compassionate practitioner with excellent assessment and risk management skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for improving lives.Please note you will be required to meet the travel requirements of the community role.

Main duties of the job

o Deliver high-quality assessments for adults, children and young people in Police Custody settings across Sussex.o Identify mental health, learning disability, substance misuse, physical health and social vulnerabilities at the earliest opportunity.o Develop and implement person-centred care and support plans to meet complex needs.o Make timely referrals to appropriate health, social care and community services.o Work closely with police, courts and criminal justice partners to support informed decision-making.o Provide accurate information regarding an individual's health needs and vulnerabilities to relevant agencies.o Use a trauma-informed approach to minimise distress and avoid individuals having to repeatedly share their experiences.o Manage complex cases autonomously, using advanced assessment and risk management skills.o Provide consultation, advice and clinical supervision to colleagues and partner professionals where appropriate.o Promote positive outcomes by helping vulnerable individuals access the right support at the right time.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-LG-26-8091843-A

Job locations

Crawley Police Custody

Crawley

RH10 8BF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

** Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for a detailed overview of the responsibilities and criteria for this role. **

Job description Job responsibilities ** Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for a detailed overview of the responsibilities and criteria for this role. **

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse/General Nurse on NMC Register.
• Registered Social Worker.
• Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level.

Desirable

• Leadership qualification
• BSc degree in nursing or equivalent level
• Qualification in providing supervision

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with Clients experiencing mental health related difficulties
• Experience of working with Clients who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs
• Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously

Desirable

• Lived experience of the criminal justice system, care system or vulnerabilities

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Mental Health Nurse / Learning Disability Nurse/General Nurse on NMC Register. Registered Social Worker. Post-registration experience, evidence of formal courses and training at diploma/degree level. Desirable Leadership qualification BSc degree in nursing or equivalent level Qualification in providing supervision Experience Essential Evidence of extensive post registration experience with working with Clients experiencing mental health related difficulties Experience of working with Clients who have difficulty in engaging with services and have complex mental health needs Experience of working in community setting and making decisions autonomously Desirable Lived experience of the criminal justice system, care system or vulnerabilities

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crawley Police Custody

Crawley

RH10 8BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Crawley Police Custody

Crawley

RH10 8BF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

You will be joining our Adult Mental Health Ward at The Redwoods Centre, Shrewsbury. Birch Ward is a 16 bedded mixed gender adult acute ward caring for patients of working age.

the post is a permanent position and you will be required to work both day and night shifts on a roster basis this will include weekends and bank holidays.

Your career with us will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse at MPFT? - YouTube

Main duties of the job

What you will be doing

• Working on an identified adult mental health ward, with the flexibility of working across wards, dependent on skill and service need.
• Delivering high quality clinical service-to-service users and their families.
• Be responsible for the management and care delivery of patients referred to the Ward, by liaising with statutory and non-statutory agencies where appropriate and developing a network of support to patients and their carers to ensure a high standard of therapeutic care is delivered.
• To be responsible for managerial and clinical supervision of other team members where identified.
• Delivering therapeutic interventions, in accordance with an agreed care plan, to an identified group of people experiencing mental health related difficulties.
• To be responsible for the management of the clinical area in the absence of the ward manager and quality lead.
• To implement agreed monitoring of effectiveness of care implementing the essence of care guidance.

Things that you will have:

• Registered professional (NMC)
• Post registration course/s at degree or diploma level
• Registered student practice supervisor and assessor
• Leadership qualification (Desirable)
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-LG-26-8279238

Job locations

Birch Ward

The Redwoods Centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Before applying for this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to view the full job description and person specification.

Job description Job responsibilities Before applying for this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to view the full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered mental health professional (NMC)

Desirable

• Leadership qualification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of extensive post registration experience

Qualifications

Essential

• student practice assessor

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered mental health professional (NMC) Desirable Leadership qualification Experience Essential Evidence of extensive post registration experience Qualifications Essential student practice assessor

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birch Ward

The Redwoods Centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birch Ward

The Redwoods Centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.

The Housekeeping staff provide a clean and safe environment to our patients, visitors and staff ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness in line with National Cleaning Standards, infection control and health and safety are met and maintained.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Housekeeping team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Hotel Services Department should the needs of the service demand it.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain the required standard of cleaning services following the correct procedure and frequencies
• Undertake a variety of cleaning duties in line with the ward/area/location cleaning schedules
• Operate mechanical cleaning equipment
• Replenish disposables and consumables
• Safely and correctly store cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Carry out specialist cleaning and one-off cleaning duties in line with service requirements
• Assist with laundry duties as and when required
• Where applicable - ward based duties as required:o Ward based catering duties to ensure in conjunction with nursing staff that service users are provided with appropriate mealso Regenerate food, probe, record temperature of food and serveo Ensure that meals are served in a presentable and timely manner and appropriate cutlery and condiments are suppliedo Assist to ensure dining room area is ready for service and cleared afterwardso Record waste levels at end of serviceo Clean regeneration trolley

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Job summary

This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Do you want to help patients at the end of their life?

Do you want the satisfaction of a job well done?

Take a look at the Palliative Care Support Officer post at the Palliative Care Coordination Centre.

When you think of Palliative Care, you may think of providing direct care to patients. This is very important but equally important are the administrative staff that directly support this work.

Our Palliative Care Support Officers work with Hospices, Hospitals, Community staff, care providers and Nursing Homes to make sure our patients get the care they need when they need it.

The Palliative Care Coordination Centre needs people with excellent administrative, communication skills and the ability to think on their feet to support patients and their families to stay at home or get home if they are in hospital.

We are expanding and developing the team and this is an ideal time to be part of and influence the development of palliative care within Staffordshire.

We pride ourselves on our supportive team.

The post will be full time (37.5 hours) per week working 5 days over 7 days, 365 days a year. but part time hours are possible

Our team is based at Bradwell Hospital alongside our other services.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

See Job Description attached

The post holder will be an individual experienced in administrative duties, comfortable and effective in working with service users and partner organisations.

This role will support and encourage teams to provide high quality seamless palliative and end of life care provision. The post holder will support in the coordination of care for service users and service providers across Staffordshire. This will include leading from an administrative capacity on the coordination of the provision of care in the community or care home processing applications for The End-of-Life Home Care Pathway under the supervision of the clinical team for clinical matters.

This will also include supporting with the coordination of the patient journey through the end of life to death and beyond by helping to ensure the correct elements are in place to support in the delivery of the patient's wishes by all appropriate means.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, milage paid at business rate s
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Do you have lived experience of a recovery journey relating to mental ill health and accessing community mental health services? Would you like to support other people who are currently experiencing mental health issues? If so, we would like to hear from you as we have an exciting opportunity to join our Integrated Mental Health Team based in Codsall as a Peer Support Worker.

The Integrated Mental Health teams work as part of a 'neighbourhood' offering place-based provision of mental health services in partnership with other local organisations. Clinicians within the IMHT will offer interventions and treatments which are concordant with NICE guidelines, and allocation within the team will be based on the needs of the service user, matching clinician skills to service user needs.

Main duties of the job

A key feature of this post is to promote individual person-centred recovery by drawing on the peer support workers own personal lived experience of mental health challenges and of accessing mental health services.

As a pivotal and highly valued member of the team, peer support workers will have a case load of identified patients who they will work with on both an individual basis and by delivering group interventions, working in collaboration with the wider multi-disciplinary team.

This formalised peer support will allow the post holder to provide a safe space for individuals to talk and make sense of their experiences whilst sharing wisdom from their own recovery to inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible.

They will promote choice, self-determination and opportunities and assist the individual to set and achieve their own unique recovery goals and recognising that everyone's recovery is a distinctive and deeply personal process.

Their work may also involve providing practical assistance such as encouraging healthy lifestyles, helping individuals to build confidence, and offering information, advice and support to form connections within their local community resources.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-SB-26-8233876-A

Job locations

South Staffs Council, Wolverhampton Road

Codsall

WV8 1PX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT:

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be a Healthcare Support Worker within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

The Integrated Mental Health teams work as part of a 'neighbourhood' offering place-based provision of mental health services in partnership with other local organisations. Clinicians within the IMHT will offer interventions and treatments which are concordant with NICE guidelines, and allocation within the team will be based on the needs of the service user, matching clinician skills to service user needs.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Keira Fieldhouse, Neighbourhood Lead, [email protected]

Job description Job responsibilities Check out the videos below showcasing why you should grow your career here with us at MPFT: Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be a Healthcare Support Worker within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube The Integrated Mental Health teams work as part of a 'neighbourhood' offering place-based provision of mental health services in partnership with other local organisations. Clinicians within the IMHT will offer interventions and treatments which are concordant with NICE guidelines, and allocation within the team will be based on the needs of the service user, matching clinician skills to service user needs. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Keira Fieldhouse, Neighbourhood Lead, [email protected]

Person Specification

Qualificatons and training

Essential

• Own personal experience of accessing secondary mental health services.
• English language literacy and numeracy skills to the standard necessary to provide clear, understandable records on computerised system and fulfil job description.
• Health Education England Peer Support Work training or equivalent experience and willingness to complete this

Desirable

• Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings (statutory or voluntary).

interview

Essential

• oPrevious experience of offering formal/informal peer support to people who are navigating recovery / experiencing mental illness from a range of different backgrounds and cultures.
• oExperience of working independently and as a part of a team (paid or voluntary).
• oExperience of using own history in a boundaried approach to support others in similar situations.

Desirable

• oPrevious experience of being in a peer support role (paid or voluntary).
• oPrevious experience of being involved in involvement, engagement and co-production opportunities

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Essential

• oBasic knowledge of the principles of peer support.
• oKnowledge of recovery focused ways of working and ability to demonstrate these in practice.
• oUnderstanding the challenges which co-exist alongside common mental health illnesses

Desirable

• oA basic understanding of coproduction and community asset development.

Person Specification Qualificatons and training Essential Own personal experience of accessing secondary mental health services. English language literacy and numeracy skills to the standard necessary to provide clear, understandable records on computerised system and fulfil job description. Health Education England Peer Support Work training or equivalent experience and willingness to complete this Desirable Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings (statutory or voluntary). interview Essential oPrevious experience of offering formal/informal peer support to people who are navigating recovery / experiencing mental illness from a range of different backgrounds and cultures. oExperience of working independently and as a part of a team (paid or voluntary). oExperience of using own history in a boundaried approach to support others in similar situations. Desirable oPrevious experience of being in a peer support role (paid or voluntary). oPrevious experience of being involved in involvement, engagement and co-production opportunities SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES Essential oBasic knowledge of the principles of peer support. oKnowledge of recovery focused ways of working and ability to demonstrate these in practice. oUnderstanding the challenges which co-exist alongside common mental health illnesses Desirable oA basic understanding of coproduction and community asset development.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Staffs Council, Wolverhampton Road

Codsall

WV8 1PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Staffs Council, Wolverhampton Road

Codsall

WV8 1PX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting position has arisen within our Lichfield Mental Health Support Team. We are looking for an experienced & enthusiastic Education Mental Health Practitioner.

Youwill continue to build on the fantastic work carried out within your allocated schools. The role is varied & no two days are the same, you may be setting up and delivering group work & assemblies one day to delivering assessment & interventions the next, as well assupportingschools to develop their whole school approaches to mental health & wellbeing.

You will be skilled & experienced in conducting mental health assessments of children and young people (CYP) presenting with common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and low mood. You will conduct risk assessments & identify the right level of support for CYP you come into contact with.

Alongside the clinical aspect of your role, you will play an integral part in supporting schools with their whole school approaches. There is scope for creativity and opportunities to work alongside CYP & parents/carers to drive the whole school approach agenda.

This is an opportunity to be involved in an established team within the wider CAMHS structure, as a joint initiative between health & education. You will work across the Staffordshire locality as well as supporting other MHSTs across South Staffordshire. You will work deliver parent, staff well-being, 1:1 & group work sessions.

Main duties of the job

MPFT will offer a welcome bonus of 5% of first year salary- at 50% on commencement of employment and 50% following 12 months employment.

• Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed.
• Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.
• Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered.
• Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity
• Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national and local protocols
• Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidanc

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Are you a registered Pharmacy Technician with a passion for digital transformation and innovation?

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Digital Pharmacy Team at MPFT for a 15-month fixed term contract.

Come be part of a multi-award-winning Pharmacy team who has the opportunity to be part of first of type pharmacy digital initiatives.

As the Lead Digital Transformation Pharmacy Technician,you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Pharmacy Team and the wider trust with the Pharmacy digital transformation programme, helping to improve prescribing, medicines administration, clinical workflows, data quality and reporting, staff experience and, most importantly, patient safety.

The post holder will have the opportunity to maintain skills and competencies by regularly supporting Pharmacy Clinical Hospital Services to include the Final Accuracy Checking of Medications.

Main duties of the job

• Take the lead for the analysis of prescribing and business data, and reporting this at a senior level within the pharmacy team and preparing thematic reports for Care Groups.
• Lead on the development of new pharmacy systems e.g. EPMA and EPS that may involvepartnership working within ICS systems
• Line managementresponsibility
• Clinical Dispensary Duties

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustorwww.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

15 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-LBG-26-8265623

Job locations

Pharmacy St Georges Hospital

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Digital Innovation

• Leadonandactautonomouslyontheprojectmanagement oftheintroduction ofnewdigitalwaysof working bothdirectly impacting clinical service e.g. DMS andimproving efficiency withinthe Pharmacy Team e.g. development of apps to aid clinical service review

Informatics

• Supportingthedevelopment andreviewofpolicies,procedures andguidelines forinformatics activities.
• Workeffectivelywiththepharmacyclinicalteamtosupportstaffwithprescribingdataenquiries.
• Engagecolleaguesinregularfeedbackoninformaticsonmedicinesusage.
• Responsible fortheprovisionofregularreportstoseniorpharmacy teamonthethematicanalysis of medicines usage for in-patient and outpatient activities utilising arange of software
• Improve(orestablish)pharmacy-relatedmetricsthroughtechnology implementationand improvement.
• Beequippedwithknowledge ofpharmacypracticeandinformaticsimplementationtoensuresafe clinical decision-making.
• Maintainclinicalcompetence tosupportchanges tosystems toenhanceclinicalpracticeand support safe and effective care.
• Identify andmanagechangestobusinessprocessrequired fortheimplementationofclinical systems.
• Managesthedelivery oftrainingonclinicalinformaticssystems.
• Leads onthedelivery oftestingtheclinicalfunctionality ofclinicalsystemsacrossthePharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Department.

Job description Job responsibilities Digital Innovation Leadonandactautonomouslyontheprojectmanagement oftheintroduction ofnewdigitalwaysof working bothdirectly impacting clinical service e.g. DMS andimproving efficiency withinthe Pharmacy Team e.g. development of apps to aid clinical service review Informatics Supportingthedevelopment andreviewofpolicies,procedures andguidelines forinformatics activities. Workeffectivelywiththepharmacyclinicalteamtosupportstaffwithprescribingdataenquiries. Engagecolleaguesinregularfeedbackoninformaticsonmedicinesusage. Responsible fortheprovisionofregularreportstoseniorpharmacy teamonthethematicanalysis of medicines usage for in-patient and outpatient activities utilising arange of software Improve(orestablish)pharmacy-relatedmetricsthroughtechnology implementationand improvement. Beequippedwithknowledge ofpharmacypracticeandinformaticsimplementationtoensuresafe clinical decision-making. Maintainclinicalcompetence tosupportchanges tosystems toenhanceclinicalpracticeand support safe and effective care. Identify andmanagechangestobusinessprocessrequired fortheimplementationofclinical systems. Managesthedelivery oftrainingonclinicalinformaticssystems. Leads onthedelivery oftestingtheclinicalfunctionality ofclinicalsystemsacrossthePharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Department.

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of using clinical systems, pharmacy systems or electronic patient records.
• Post-registration experience as a pharmacy technician within the NHS or Health Care Provider setting.
• Accredited checking qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate digital medicines information to staff from different professional backgrounds.
• Experience & knowledge of medicines management processes, medicines optimisation and safe use of medicines.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting ePMA, EPS, RiO or other digital clinical systems
• Experience of system testing, user acceptance testing, issue logging or change control
• Ability to use reporting tools or interpret data from digital clinical systems. Ability to support system configuration, testing scripts or change control processes.
• Qualification or training in digital health, clinical informatics, project management, quality improvement or change management.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPHC

Person Specification Experience & Qualifications Essential Experience of using clinical systems, pharmacy systems or electronic patient records. Post-registration experience as a pharmacy technician within the NHS or Health Care Provider setting. Accredited checking qualification or equivalent relevant experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate digital medicines information to staff from different professional backgrounds. Experience & knowledge of medicines management processes, medicines optimisation and safe use of medicines. Desirable Experience of supporting ePMA, EPS, RiO or other digital clinical systems Experience of system testing, user acceptance testing, issue logging or change control Ability to use reporting tools or interpret data from digital clinical systems. Ability to support system configuration, testing scripts or change control processes. Qualification or training in digital health, clinical informatics, project management, quality improvement or change management. Qualifications Essential Registered Pharmacy Technician with the GPHC

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy St Georges Hospital

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pharmacy St Georges Hospital

Corporation Street

Stafford

ST16 3SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

Are you a Mental Health Nurse (RMN) looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you develop and achieve your goals to become the best you can be? If so, you're in luck.

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has an opportunity to join our Adult Acute Mental Health Ward at Redwoods Centre Shrewsbury. Pine ward is a 15 bedded mixed gender adult acute admissions ward providing treatment and care for a wide range of mental health illnesses to patients who are of working age.

Whether you're newly qualified or have years of experience behind you, a career at the Redwoods Centre could be waiting for you. If you are a newly qualified nurse we will support you while in clinical practice and offer a trust preceptorship program.

We currently have 1 x 37.5 hour (full time) position available within the team.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering a high quality clinical service to patients and their families.
• Acting as named nurse to a group of patients under the direction / supervision of the person identified with continuing responsibility.
• Participating in therapeutic group work programmes.
• You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and contributing to; the formulation of the person's needs and the development of a relevant plan based upon the person's negotiated goals and relevant evidence based interventions.
• You will, in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team, provide nursing interventions to support the person to meet their agreed goals and coordinate and/ or participate in the review of progress towards those goals, utilising recommended outcome measures, involving the service user and any identified carer throughout the clinical

About us

Calling all Mental health nurses , We offer a friendly dedicated, supportive team environment along with excellent personalised training and development opportunities.

• If you are a newly qualified nurse, we will support you while in clinical practice and offer a trust preceptorship program.
• Lease car scheme.
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Progression opportunities with the chance to upskill

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-LG-26-8275420

Job locations

Pine Ward

Redwoods Centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube

What is it like to be an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse at MPFT? - YouTube

We provide inpatient facilities for working age adults with acute mental health problems and we are looking for caring, compassionate individual to work within our acute service who are committed to providing high quality care and treatment to our patients. Working in an acute environment can be challenging, but with the right team, positive attitude and resilience we are rising to the challenge and reaping the reward of being able to support people during their most difficult times.

With you in our team, we will empower you to work innovatively, showing a commitment to providing compassionate care and a strong desire to improve the patients experience. You will be able to apply the philosophies of engagement, recovery and positive care in your work with your patients.

Your career with us will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society.

It's a career that you can take pride in and enjoy, and together we can make life better for our communities.

You will need to be NMC registeredand you will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice and Professional guidelines.

Job description Job responsibilities Why Work for Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube Development and Progression Within Mental Health Services at MPFT - YouTube What is it like to be an Inpatient Mental Health Nurse at MPFT? - YouTube We provide inpatient facilities for working age adults with acute mental health problems and we are looking for caring, compassionate individual to work within our acute service who are committed to providing high quality care and treatment to our patients. Working in an acute environment can be challenging, but with the right team, positive attitude and resilience we are rising to the challenge and reaping the reward of being able to support people during their most difficult times. With you in our team, we will empower you to work innovatively, showing a commitment to providing compassionate care and a strong desire to improve the patients experience. You will be able to apply the philosophies of engagement, recovery and positive care in your work with your patients. Your career with us will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. It's a career that you can take pride in and enjoy, and together we can make life better for our communities. You will need to be NMC registeredand you will be required to work within the NMC Code of Practice and Professional guidelines.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse on NMC Register.

Desirable

• Experience as working as a nurse

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing care and interventions within a health setting including specialist mental health settings.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings and making decisions autonomously.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse on NMC Register. Desirable Experience as working as a nurse Experience Essential Experience of providing care and interventions within a health setting including specialist mental health settings. Desirable Experience of working in a variety of healthcare settings and making decisions autonomously.

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pine Ward

Redwoods Centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pine Ward

Redwoods Centre

Shrewsbury

SY3 8DS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are delighted to offer an opportunity to join our Musculoskeletal (MSK) Teams in Tamworth, Lichfield and Seisdon area as an Associate Operational Lead.

This is an exciting new role within the MSK service and provides a unique opportunity to create, shape and develop the role to provide a positive impact within the teams.

You will work alongside the Operational Lead and wider team to support and oversee operational delivery of services at team level in order to address issues impacting on service delivery with overall support and strategic direction from the General Manager / Operational Manager and Operational Lead.

Leading by example and holding our Trust values at the heart of our service delivery, you will hold operational responsibility for delegated duties from the MSK Operational Lead, in the delivery of effective, efficient and high-quality services for service users.

You will work in conjunction with the Head of Operations, General Manager, Operational Manager, Operational Lead and Professional Leads to develop and deliver safe and effective services, in accordance with key national targets, clinical standards, service priorities and performance indicators set by local commissioners and Trust policies.

Main duties of the job

With guidance from the Operational Lead you will manage the multi-displinary teams and be responsible, with supervision of the Operational Lead, for the deployment, day-to-day management, supervision and co-ordination of designated staff, co-ordinating the day-to-day activities of the team.

As part of this role you will also be expected to:

Help to create a team culture in which staff are valued and well-supported and able to deliver services with care and compassion.

Investigate complaints, meet and respond to complaints and draft complaint responses, as requested by the Operational Lead or Operational Manager.

Establish structures within the team to ensure effective management and supervision of staff across the service.

Manage recruitment and selection of staff, taking into account workforce plans and new ways of working.

Monitor and manage attendance e.g. annual leave, training, study leave and sickness absence, taking appropriate management action as required.

Ensure conduct and performance is effectively managed in accordance with Trust policies.

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Occupational Therapist to be part of the Home First service in South Staffordshire.

This is an integrated clinical and care and support service that provides short term reablement intervention to enable people to maximise their independence and meet their health and social care needs within Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT).

The Home First Team prides themselves on the delivery of quality care to community patients, many with complex needs.

The team also work to facilitate safe hospital discharges for patients leaving acute care and to offer them nursing support in their own home environment.

Thisis a dynamic post which will be evaluated and adjusted to reflect the needs of the service, local population and feedback from users and staff. Your feedback and input will be essential to the development and shaping of the role.

The Home First covers South Staffordshire, Burntwood, Lichfield, Tamworth, Burton, Uttoxeter and surrounding areas, providing clinical support for patients in the community to either avoid potential hospital admissions or to support people returning home through the Discharge to Access Pathway 1 following a period of acute care.

The role will require working 5 days over 7 including Bank Holidays.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of the Allied Health Professions (AHP) service providing Occupational Therapy and will work in a variety of settings.

This is a dynamic post that requires the post holder to work closely with uni/multi-disciplinary teams/agencies in addressing a range of care/support issues across the spectrum of conditions, preventing unnecessary hospital admissions and improving the health and wellbeing of the population served. The nature of the service will be determined by local service specifications

Please refer to Job Description.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Assistant Therapy Practitioner to join the Home First in the North of Staffordshire. You will be responsible for delivering high quality rehabilitation to patients with a range of physical health conditions including MSK, Stroke, Parkinson's disease, Neurological conditions, Spinal Injuries, Cancer, Post Surgery, General Frailty, Amputees, plus a wide range of other conditions which provides you with a varied and exciting experience within our service.

You will work jointly alongside qualified therapists with complex patients and will work autonomously within their scope of practice. Thisis a dynamic post which will be evaluated and adjusted to reflect the needs of the service, local population and feedback from users and staff. Your feedback and input will be essential to the development and shaping of the role.

You will be required to travel independently and efficiently over a large geographical and will attend planned loan visits to individual's homes.

Main duties of the job

The role involves managing a caseload of adults in close liaison with the Home First Team. Many of these patients will have multiple complex health needs. Within scope of practice this role provides the opportunity for you to undertake independent, holistic assessments with service users in their normal place of residence using manual assessment techniques, analytical and clinical reasoning skills.

TheAssistant Practitioner role supports the work of a range of different professions ensuring that the individuals' physical, psychological, and emotional needs and preferences are met.

• To carry out and progress rehabilitation programmes set by qualified therapists
• To complete secondary assessments following hospital discharge, including triage, subjective and objective assessments for appropriate patients. Within the scope of practice and competency for the role, responsible for identifying clinical need for input from MDT. To set and review SMART goals for individual patients.
• To discharge appropriate patients from the service, following appropriate pathways, completing appropriate onward referrals, completing timely discharge summaries and to signpost to community and voluntary groups.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per rota

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

301-SB-26-8254196

Job locations

Longton Cottage Hospital

Upper Belgrave Road

Longton, Stoke-on-Trent

ST3 4QX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information regarding this post then please refer to the Job Description and person specification together with qualifications required for this post.

Job description Job responsibilities For more detailed information regarding this post then please refer to the Job Description and person specification together with qualifications required for this post.

Person Specification

Qualitification and Training

Essential

• NVQ Level III in Health and Social Care Or a Foundation Degree in Health and Social care or the equivalent level of knowledge and skills acquired through experience
• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths
• Good written and spoken English

Desirable

• Further courses appropriate to rehabilitation i.e. Upper Limb course, Bobath bases courses
• Attended previous in-service training events related to rehabilitation / neurology

Experience

Essential

• Considerable recent practice as a Therapy Assistant working in the NHS / Private sector
• Working with patients with nursing, therapy or social care needs
• Working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Working with care / treatment plans
• Working in a changing environment

Desirable

• Experience in community rehabilitation
• Experience in neurological rehabilitation
• Experience working in a group setting
• Experience in working with individuals with complex communication, cognitive and mental health needs

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Working in a team environment
• Ability to work independently but report back to a team
• Safeguarding others
• Assessment and provision of equipment
• Demonstrate written skills that are accurate and legible

Desirable

• Health and Safety and risk awareness
• Basic knowledge of normal movement, spasticity and rehabilitation approaches e.g. facilitation and normal movement and balance re-education oUse of assistive technology
• Demonstrate observational skills and ability to report back to team members
• Experience of specific assessment techniques, such as assessing range of movement, muscle power, goniometry and previous experience of using outcome measures

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Access to a car for work purposes
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility and ability to work 37.5 hours over 7 days including Bank Holidays, weekend working and working until 20:00PM
• Able to demonstrate empathy to others

Desirable

• Demonstrate that they meet the Trust values and behaviours
• Demonstrate that they meet the Trust Values and Behaviours

Person Specification Qualitification and Training Essential NVQ Level III in Health and Social Care Or a Foundation Degree in Health and Social care or the equivalent level of knowledge and skills acquired through experience GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths Good written and spoken English Desirable Further courses appropriate to rehabilitation i.e. Upper Limb course, Bobath bases courses Attended previous in-service training events related to rehabilitation / neurology Experience Essential Considerable recent practice as a Therapy Assistant working in the NHS / Private sector Working with patients with nursing, therapy or social care needs Working in a multi-disciplinary team Working with care / treatment plans Working in a changing environment Desirable Experience in community rehabilitation Experience in neurological rehabilitation Experience working in a group setting Experience in working with individuals with complex communication, cognitive and mental health needs Skills and Knowledge Essential Working in a team environment Ability to work independently but report back to a team Safeguarding others Assessment and provision of equipment Demonstrate written skills that are accurate and legible Desirable Health and Safety and risk awareness Basic knowledge of normal movement, spasticity and rehabilitation approaches e.g. facilitation and normal movement and balance re-education oUse of assistive technology Demonstrate observational skills and ability to report back to team members Experience of specific assessment techniques, such as assessing range of movement, muscle power, goniometry and previous experience of using outcome measures Personal Attributes Essential Access to a car for work purposes Excellent communication skills Flexibility and ability to work 37.5 hours over 7 days including Bank Holidays, weekend working and working until 20:00PM Able to demonstrate empathy to others Desirable Demonstrate that they meet the Trust values and behaviours Demonstrate that they meet the Trust Values and Behaviours

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

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Longton Cottage Hospital

Upper Belgrave Road

Longton, Stoke-on-Trent

ST3 4QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Longton Cottage Hospital

Upper Belgrave Road

Longton, Stoke-on-Trent

ST3 4QX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The post holder will work as part of a Community Nursing Team to provide nursing care without direct supervision for patients registered with GPs within Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, covering Cannock Villages PCN. The post holder will participate in the ongoing assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care adhering to policies and procedures. Strict confidentiality regarding all information concerning patients, staff and sensitive Trust business will be maintained at all times, in accordance with Caldicott Guidance and Data Protection Act 1998. To participate in the provision of effective pre and post registration learning experience for students and new members of staff.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will hold responsibility for a defined caseload of patients drawn from a GP practice population. He/she will hold a specialist practice qualification and be skilled in assessment of patient care needs and in the development, implementation and evaluation of care packages and acquire and employ active nurse prescribing skills. He/she will work without supervision, and will, additionally, assist the Operational Lead by conducting delegated tasks instrumental in team management and care co-ordination.

The postholder will assume responsibility for directing team co-ordination.

The postholder will lead in organising the induction and clinical supervision of students and new team members.

The postholder will accept the responsibility for doing a quality job, aspire to achieve, share a corporate pride in achievements and strive to act as an ambassador for good quality.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

The post holder's main duties will be to provide administrative support to the Directorate of Estates and Facilities management team covering a wide range of services.

The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Support Services Team including Helpdesk, Admin and Reception, providing an integrated and flexible service. As such they will be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Administration Department when the needs of the service demand it.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide an effective and efficient Helpdesk service with duties to include logging of incoming maintenance / minor new works requests on the asset management system, issue job numbers to callers and undertaking follow up action as required.
2. Data inputting and monitoring of work streams (see workstream responsibilities spreadsheet for allocated duties), following local processes and procedures.
3. Monitor own and generic mailboxes associated to your workstream and take appropriate action.
4. Place order requisitions as per instructions received from Supervisor/Manager.
5. Input invoice costs and information into the asset management system against the relevant work order.
6. Responsible for carrying out necessary internal procedural checks to ensure accurate receipting and processing of invoices, presenting for authorisation and processing. Any differentials to be clarified with supplier/client/manager.
7. Receipting of orders following delivery, scanning delivery note/service report and upload into the asset management and finance system.
8. Monitor personal invoice workbench daily, ensuring the process is completed in a timely manner.
9. Direct and guide other members of the Administration Team as assistance is required.
10. Provide confidential and efficient word processing service.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please note: If you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of your application, we encourage you to review the Trust's guidance on the use of AI within the recruitment process. Further information can be found on Join Us :: Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust or www.mpft.nhs.uk/joinus

Job summary

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Paediatric or Learning Disability Nurse to join our Staffordshire Special Needs School Nursing Team. We have a 22.5-hour term time only position available. This will be over 3 days. core working hours will be 8.30- 4.30 within the Cannock hub. This hub covers Sherbrook Junior School, Hednesford Valley and Cherry Trees in Wombourne. Travel between sites will be required. there are opportunities for some flexible working.

Main duties of the job

You will work with education partners in addressing health needs in designated schools and contributing to the Education, Health and Care Plans.You will be responsible for the training and updating of education staff using evidence based training packs, to carry out procedures which include administration of medication and enteral feeds.You will lead on the Initial Health Assessment and drawing up of care plans and work in partnership with school staff, parents and carers in their implementation

Contribute to the public health agenda through Personal Health and Social Education and health promotion activities

Participate in report writing and attendance at Safeguarding Conferences, Reviews and Core Group meetings with support from the Band 6 Special Needs School Nurses

About us

By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;

• Supporting your career development and progression
• Excellent NHS Pension scheme
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Options for flexible working
• Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
• If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
• Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
• Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
• Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
• Free car parking at all trust sites
• Free flu vaccinations every year
• Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)

And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.