Job summary

NOTE: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Working in an Integrated Offender Health (IOH) service in Staffordshire. Flexibility of working across Staffordshire IOH Services, dependent on skill and service need.

There will be IOH Specialist Practitioners and Navigators within Custody Suites, Court settings, Prisons and Community HUB to identify and assess vulnerable individuals. IOH Service uses assessments to make appropriate referrals for treatment and support, and ensures criminal justice partners are notified of specific health / social care requirements and vulnerabilities of an individual which can be taken into account when decisions about charging and sentencing are made.

Main duties of the job

Delivering a high quality short term intensive support service to patients and their families.

Working towards developing a short term plan at the point of referral. The plan will be based on needs identified during assessment by IOH Specialist Practitioner or IOH Navigator.

Being proactive in identifying any additional needs or changing needs. The aim of the intervention is to support and empower the individuals to reach identified goals and attend initial appointments with identified service. This will involve the individual in planning and prioritising their needs.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

Fire Safety and Security Officer.

Full time 37.5 hours per week.

Band 6 £39,959 - £48,117 per annum.

The Fire Safety and Security Officer is the Trust's Competent Person for fire in accordance with the duties and requirements of Healthcare Technical Memorandums and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. You are responsible for fire safety across the Trust's estate; providing specialist fire safety advice to Estates and other teams; carry out fire risk assessments; and ensure that the Trust is fully compliant with all fire safety requirements in the interests of high standards of patient care and safety.You are also responsible for overseeing the security of Trust premises including ensuring door entry and other security systems operate efficiently and in accordance with safety requirements.

Main duties of the job

Please read and consider the Key Duties/responsibilities as outlined in the attached Job Description & Personal Specification:

• Operational Planning
• Service Delivery
• Service Improvement and Engagement
• Risk and Compliance
• Resource Management
• Systems and Equipment
• Judgements
• Communication

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Details

Date posted

30 October 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

232-COR-8062062-D

Job locations

Ashtenne Unit 21

Bellringer Road, Trentham

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 8HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Alongside the Key Duties/Responsibilities:

Resource Management1.Advise on the purchase of fire safety and security equipment to ensure it is fit for purpose.2.Wherever possible, identify cost efficiencies through new ways of working and obtaining best value for money in procurement.Specialist/Technical requirementsSystems and Equipment1.Responsible for fire safety and security ensuring systems, equipment and plant are tested and maintained to meet compliance requirements.2.Responsible for the management and use of information systems including Micad and Microsoft Office suite.3.Carries out fire risk assessments and site audits to assess compliance with complex statutory requirements.4.Utilises corporate Communications and IT systems effectively.Judgements1.Makes judgements on a range of complex facts and situations in response to changing priorities and competing demands including:Range of complex compliance fire safety and security requirementsResourcesBuilding, fire and health and safety regulationsRisk managementHealth and safety managementEvaluation of performance against fire safety compliance requirementsAnalysis of specialist technical informationInterpretation of complex legislation, technical guidance, best practice codes2.Works with the Compliance Manager in ensuring fire safety compliance targets are met, interpreting and acting upon complex statutory requirements.3.Makes judgements across a range of compliance Estates issues, taking account of the sometimes-conflicting demands of legislation, health and safety requirements, healthcare standards and financial constraints.4.Makes judgements consistently within the context of the CARE values and the Trusts commitment to be outstanding in all it does.Communication1.Provides, receives and analyses complex fire safety and security information and communicates, technical and statutory information with specialists, non- technical individuals, and other stakeholders.2.Develops and implements effective channels of communication to ensure complex information is disseminated in a timely and appropriate manner to other team members and colleagues from other service areas.3.Proactively communicates with other members of the Estates team, on fire safety and security matters.4.Prepared to challenge appropriately when compliance standards fall short.5.Adapts personal communication style appropriately to the needs of the audience.Challenges1.Overcomes barriers to understanding because of the technical and complex nature of information.2.Addresses conflicting perspectives and demands from user Departments.3.Requires concentration and mental effort to resolve complex issues.4.Maintains a firm but fair approach with team members to ensure that compliance standards are maintained.

Job description Job responsibilities Alongside the Key Duties/Responsibilities: Resource Management1.Advise on the purchase of fire safety and security equipment to ensure it is fit for purpose.2.Wherever possible, identify cost efficiencies through new ways of working and obtaining best value for money in procurement.Specialist/Technical requirementsSystems and Equipment1.Responsible for fire safety and security ensuring systems, equipment and plant are tested and maintained to meet compliance requirements.2.Responsible for the management and use of information systems including Micad and Microsoft Office suite.3.Carries out fire risk assessments and site audits to assess compliance with complex statutory requirements.4.Utilises corporate Communications and IT systems effectively.Judgements1.Makes judgements on a range of complex facts and situations in response to changing priorities and competing demands including:Range of complex compliance fire safety and security requirementsResourcesBuilding, fire and health and safety regulationsRisk managementHealth and safety managementEvaluation of performance against fire safety compliance requirementsAnalysis of specialist technical informationInterpretation of complex legislation, technical guidance, best practice codes2.Works with the Compliance Manager in ensuring fire safety compliance targets are met, interpreting and acting upon complex statutory requirements.3.Makes judgements across a range of compliance Estates issues, taking account of the sometimes-conflicting demands of legislation, health and safety requirements, healthcare standards and financial constraints.4.Makes judgements consistently within the context of the CARE values and the Trusts commitment to be outstanding in all it does.Communication1.Provides, receives and analyses complex fire safety and security information and communicates, technical and statutory information with specialists, non- technical individuals, and other stakeholders.2.Develops and implements effective channels of communication to ensure complex information is disseminated in a timely and appropriate manner to other team members and colleagues from other service areas.3.Proactively communicates with other members of the Estates team, on fire safety and security matters.4.Prepared to challenge appropriately when compliance standards fall short.5.Adapts personal communication style appropriately to the needs of the audience.Challenges1.Overcomes barriers to understanding because of the technical and complex nature of information.2.Addresses conflicting perspectives and demands from user Departments.3.Requires concentration and mental effort to resolve complex issues.4.Maintains a firm but fair approach with team members to ensure that compliance standards are maintained.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and experience
• Membership of fire related association, or equivalent fire code certification
• Relevant security qualification at level 5 or equivalent experience within security management
• Accredited Fire Risk Assessor - Level 3
• Commitment to undertake further training and qualifications aligned to the job role including relevant security management training if applicable

Desirable

• NEBOSH qualification

Experience

Essential

• Working in a fire safety or fire engineering function
• Fire management experience within a large service organisation or Fire Authority
• Writing and implementing fire safety and security policies and procedures including Fire Risk Assessments

Desirable

• NHS Experience
• Working with specialist Estates systems such as Micad

Knowledge

Essential

• Proven knowledge of fire safety regulations / systems and equipment including health & safety law including risk management
• Organisational and time management skills - able to meet conflicting deadlines and plan a number of projects and schemes
• Understanding of PPM regimes, fire alarm control panels, building management systems and door access systems
• Customer focussed - places the patient at the heart of service delivery

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and structures
• Detailed training and knowledge of Hospital Fire Safety including Fire Safety HTM's
• Understanding of mental health issues and how to organise service delivery to take account of those

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification and experience Membership of fire related association, or equivalent fire code certification Relevant security qualification at level 5 or equivalent experience within security management Accredited Fire Risk Assessor - Level 3 Commitment to undertake further training and qualifications aligned to the job role including relevant security management training if applicable Desirable NEBOSH qualification Experience Essential Working in a fire safety or fire engineering function Fire management experience within a large service organisation or Fire Authority Writing and implementing fire safety and security policies and procedures including Fire Risk Assessments Desirable NHS Experience Working with specialist Estates systems such as Micad Knowledge Essential Proven knowledge of fire safety regulations / systems and equipment including health & safety law including risk management Organisational and time management skills - able to meet conflicting deadlines and plan a number of projects and schemes Understanding of PPM regimes, fire alarm control panels, building management systems and door access systems Customer focussed - places the patient at the heart of service delivery Desirable Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and structures Detailed training and knowledge of Hospital Fire Safety including Fire Safety HTM's Understanding of mental health issues and how to organise service delivery to take account of those

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

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Ashtenne Unit 21

Bellringer Road, Trentham

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 8HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Ashtenne Unit 21

Bellringer Road, Trentham

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 8HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The North Stoke CAMHS Team are looking to recruit to a full-time Band 6 Community Mental Health Nurse, fixed term for 12 months.

NOTE: We are unable to accept applications from newly qualified nurses who have not completed a 12 months preceptorship since qualifying.

It is an exciting time at Stoke CAMHS, we continue to strive to be more accessible to children and families and we are looking at reflecting this in the opening hours of the service, the service is moving towards an 8am to 8pm service, Monday to Friday. Therefore, the working hours will be rota based and may include 12-hour shifts. This working pattern not only provides better opportunities for children and their families but also enables practitioners to have a better work-life balance.

The successful candidate will:

• Act as named nurse for a specific group of clients and provide care under the supervision of the caseload manager. To conduct assessments and to deliver specific therapeutic interventions to this group of clients and to liaise with other professionals regarding progress and outcomes.
• Ensure that practice remains abreast of new developments and to develop and maintain standards and implement change in respect of this.
• Operate a duty role in the screening of referrals and allocation for assessment. To provide support and guidance to colleagues over issues of risks and/ or complex clinical presentation.

Main duties of the job

To act as named nurse for an identified group of patients within the well-being service. To ensure that appropriate interventions are planned and delivered according to assessed need. To promote a positive nurse patient relationship and to engage with carers/relatives as appropriate. To have responsibility for documenting the plans of care and ensuring that plans remain current and that standards for record-keeping are adhered to. To take an active role in auditing and maintaining standards of record-keeping for this group of patients.

To have responsibility for seeking support and advice from the CPN caseload Manager in respect of issues and difficulties with individual patient care. To attend regular decision-making meetings with the CPN caseload Manager in order to address caseload management issues such as acceptance of assessments, the provision of ongoing care, discharge planning, face-to-face contacts and patient mix.

To assess patient response and provide advice and education to both patient and carers in respect of prescribed medicines.

To provide support to other patients within the Well-being service at times when the names nurse/worker is unavailable e.g. periods of annual leave, sickness, etc.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

The North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust are looking to recruit to a Band 6 Deputy Team Leader vacancy. The post is full time and permanent.

The posts will be based at South Stoke CAMHS in Blurton.

The successful postholder will:

• Support the Team Leader in the day to day running of the community mental health team, offering support and advice to the wider team.
• Work as part of the leadership team within the CAMHS community mental health team under direct/indirect supervision of the Team Leader.
• Take part in multi-disciplinary triage meetings reviewing referrals received to the team.
• Complete initial needs assessments as needed with newly referred patients and offer oversight and guidance to core team members.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver specific therapeutic interventions to this group of patients and liaise with other professionals regarding progress and outcomes.
• To ensure that practice remains abreast of new developments and to develop and maintain standards and implement change in respect of this.
• To liaise with other professionals and agencies both statutory and non-statutory and to provide a link between hospital and community and/or primary and secondary services.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and motivated professional to join our Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) at the Harplands Hospital. If you are compassionate, empathetic, want to make a difference and can provide a safe, encouraging and sensitive approach we want to hear from you.

At CRHTT we want to ensure we deliver a service which is responsive to the needs of our service users. We strive to provide the highest quality care at someone's first contact with the service and to continuously improve access to services for those experiencing mental health crisis, and this post is pivotal in achieving this. The post involves working with people of all ages (Children and Young People, Adults or Older People) experiencing a mental health crisis and carrying out a telephone triage to determine a person's presentation and their needs and risks.

We offer and encourage the opportunity for informal discussions prior to applying for the post and welcome applicants to come and visit the Crisis Care Centre to see the amazing team you could be part of.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team within the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, primarily receiving calls, processing enquiries, and facilitating the triage of people referred into the Single Point of Access / Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team.

For those individuals in crisis, they will undertake an initial triage assessment and work with individuals tosupport risk management and safety plans (this includes receiving and triaging NHS 111 referrals).

They will support Mental Health Practitioners in the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team inassessments, care planning and evaluation of individualised care plans to ensure a high-quality service isprovided.

The role will also include signposting and referring to appropriate services, assisting individuals with mentalhealth needs to navigate and access specialist health, social care and community services that will supportthem in their individual recovery journey. There is an expectation that the post holder will build strong linkswith voluntary and third sector and other partner agencies to collaboratively support the needs ofindividuals.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

232-AUC- 8273927

Job locations

Harplands Hospital

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To undertake an initial triage assessment for individuals who access the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team.2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of safety plans working in a collaborative way.3. To identify appropriate interventions to ensure individuals are appropriately supported.4. To engage with people who are in a crisis situation and enable effective decision-making to ensure safety.5. To complete referrals to appropriate services.6. Respond when required in a timely manner to be part of a place-based response to meet the needs of theindividual in crisis.7. To undertake any duties deemed relevant by the Operational Team Manager, Clinical Coordinator or DutyLead.8. Responsible for undertaking elements of a holistic assessment over the telephone, under thedirection of Mental Health Practitioners. Responsible for regularly working with service-users overthe telephone to negotiate and review existing plans to address identified needs under thesupervision of Registered Professionals.9. To seek advice from Mental Health Practitioners as necessary and escalate the call to a Practitioner asnecessary according to risks.10. Regularly reports and effectively communicates Service Users health status and care aims in carerecords and verbal reports to Mental Health Practitioners and other members of the multi-disciplinaryteam.11. Signpost to appropriate agencies that can meet the needs of the individual including benefits and welfarerights.12. To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, providing feedback following contact with the Crisis Line.

13. Communicates with Service Users and carers, all members of the multi-disciplinary team and staff inexternal agencies using a variety of methods including Information Technology.14. Relates appropriately with Service Users, carers, colleagues and others at all times maintainingprofessional boundaries.15. To maintain and develop a resource database.16. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of the duties of the service.17. To work within a 24-hour rota system ensuring a comprehensive service to callers to the Crisis Resolutionand Home Treatment Team.18. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service, as required.19. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.20. To utilise IT databases, telephony system in accordance with the operational policy.21. To assist in the design and implementation of audits to support the development of the service, along withdata collection and analysis.22. At all times ensures that own actions, support the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities ofindividuals.23. Identifies, minimizes and reports risks of danger, harm and abuse to senior colleagues.24. At all times minimizes risks to self and others by undertaking safe working practices.25. At all times works within agreed and established Trust policy and operational procedures.26. Works with other Trust services to promote seamless service-user person centred care fromreferral/admission, to transfer and discharge on identified care pathways.27. Works in partnership with Service Users to assist them in identifying activities that are meaningful tothem and that support agreed health outcomes.28. Regularly supports Service Users to access a range of activities and services to maintain theirindependence and promote their health and wellbeing.29. Regularly provides advice and guidance to Service Users promoting healthy activities and lifestylechoices.30. Regularly provides information, support and guidance to Carers, Friends and Relatives of serviceusers, maintaining appropriate confidentiality.31. Reports concerns about junior staff members work performance to Clinical Leadership Team orOperational Team Manager.32. At all times takes responsibility for own personal and professional development and supports thedevelopment of colleagues, students, trainees and volunteers.33. Regularly accesses and makes use of supervision and provides supervision to other staff members (Band 3 Health Care Support Workers) within the team.

Job description Job responsibilities 1. To undertake an initial triage assessment for individuals who access the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team.2. To assist in the formulation and delivery of safety plans working in a collaborative way.3. To identify appropriate interventions to ensure individuals are appropriately supported.4. To engage with people who are in a crisis situation and enable effective decision-making to ensure safety.5. To complete referrals to appropriate services.6. Respond when required in a timely manner to be part of a place-based response to meet the needs of theindividual in crisis.7. To undertake any duties deemed relevant by the Operational Team Manager, Clinical Coordinator or DutyLead.8. Responsible for undertaking elements of a holistic assessment over the telephone, under thedirection of Mental Health Practitioners. Responsible for regularly working with service-users overthe telephone to negotiate and review existing plans to address identified needs under thesupervision of Registered Professionals.9. To seek advice from Mental Health Practitioners as necessary and escalate the call to a Practitioner asnecessary according to risks.10. Regularly reports and effectively communicates Service Users health status and care aims in carerecords and verbal reports to Mental Health Practitioners and other members of the multi-disciplinaryteam.11. Signpost to appropriate agencies that can meet the needs of the individual including benefits and welfarerights.12. To attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, providing feedback following contact with the Crisis Line. 13. Communicates with Service Users and carers, all members of the multi-disciplinary team and staff inexternal agencies using a variety of methods including Information Technology.14. Relates appropriately with Service Users, carers, colleagues and others at all times maintainingprofessional boundaries.15. To maintain and develop a resource database.16. To develop skills and competencies that assist in the delivery of the duties of the service.17. To work within a 24-hour rota system ensuring a comprehensive service to callers to the Crisis Resolutionand Home Treatment Team.18. To assist in the design and implementation of service development projects within the service, as required.19. To attend meetings in which service developments are planned and discussed.20. To utilise IT databases, telephony system in accordance with the operational policy.21. To assist in the design and implementation of audits to support the development of the service, along withdata collection and analysis.22. At all times ensures that own actions, support the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities ofindividuals.23. Identifies, minimizes and reports risks of danger, harm and abuse to senior colleagues.24. At all times minimizes risks to self and others by undertaking safe working practices.25. At all times works within agreed and established Trust policy and operational procedures.26. Works with other Trust services to promote seamless service-user person centred care fromreferral/admission, to transfer and discharge on identified care pathways.27. Works in partnership with Service Users to assist them in identifying activities that are meaningful tothem and that support agreed health outcomes.28. Regularly supports Service Users to access a range of activities and services to maintain theirindependence and promote their health and wellbeing.29. Regularly provides advice and guidance to Service Users promoting healthy activities and lifestylechoices.30. Regularly provides information, support and guidance to Carers, Friends and Relatives of serviceusers, maintaining appropriate confidentiality.31. Reports concerns about junior staff members work performance to Clinical Leadership Team orOperational Team Manager.32. At all times takes responsibility for own personal and professional development and supports thedevelopment of colleagues, students, trainees and volunteers.33. Regularly accesses and makes use of supervision and provides supervision to other staff members (Band 3 Health Care Support Workers) within the team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent and willing to undertake additional qualifications in Health and Social Care. ? A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and antidiscriminatory practice

Experience

Essential

• Previous customer care experience. ? Able to work within a Team environment and contribute effectively to Team / Service development. ? Experience of working within a health and social care environment with a focus on mental health. ? Experience of partnership working with service users carers and other agencies.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good written and verbal communications skills. ? Excellent telephone skills. ? Knowledge of using Microsoft Word and Outlook. ? Use of Patient Clinical Systems i.e. Lorenzo. ? Ability to maintain information in a confidential and secure manner. ? Ability to work within deadlines and under pressure Excellent typing skills and ability to type with precision and speed. ? Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and implementation of antidiscriminatory practice. ? Demonstrate an understanding of care plans including risk management planning and safety plans. ? The ability to communicate complex and sensitive information where barriers to understanding may exist for example requiring empathy and reassurance. ? The ability to make judgments involving a range of facts or situations requiring analysis and comparison of a range of options, including skills for assessing individuals on the phone

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent and willing to undertake additional qualifications in Health and Social Care. ? A clear understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities and antidiscriminatory practice Experience Essential Previous customer care experience. ? Able to work within a Team environment and contribute effectively to Team / Service development. ? Experience of working within a health and social care environment with a focus on mental health. ? Experience of partnership working with service users carers and other agencies. Knowledge Essential Good written and verbal communications skills. ? Excellent telephone skills. ? Knowledge of using Microsoft Word and Outlook. ? Use of Patient Clinical Systems i.e. Lorenzo. ? Ability to maintain information in a confidential and secure manner. ? Ability to work within deadlines and under pressure Excellent typing skills and ability to type with precision and speed. ? Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and implementation of antidiscriminatory practice. ? Demonstrate an understanding of care plans including risk management planning and safety plans. ? The ability to communicate complex and sensitive information where barriers to understanding may exist for example requiring empathy and reassurance. ? The ability to make judgments involving a range of facts or situations requiring analysis and comparison of a range of options, including skills for assessing individuals on the phone

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Harplands Hospital

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Harplands Hospital

Stoke-on-Trent

ST4 6TH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, recovery-focused mental health care.

The successful candidate will provide expert clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management for individuals with complex mental health needs, exercising a high degree of autonomy, clinical judgement, decision-making and professional discretion. You will be responsible for delivering safe, effective and person-centred care, promoting recovery and ensuring high standards of support for service users, their families and carers.

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate practitioner with excellent communication, assessment and risk management skills, who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of the service and support the delivery of responsive, high-quality care.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive service committed to continuous improvement, professional development and delivering outstanding outcomes for people experiencing mental health difficulties. If you are passionate about advanced clinical practice and making a positive difference to patients, families and carers, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

1. Provide specialist assessment, advice on interventions and treatment plans for service users presenting with mental ill-health within the Older Adult areas.
2. Provide advanced clinical skills and advice demonstrating a sound understanding of the issues related to the identification, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of service users who have mental ill-health.
3. Lead on innovations and improvements to standards of care through development of care pathways, provision of clinical supervision of practice, clinical audit, evidence-based practice, teaching and supporting professional colleagues and the delivery of skilled clinical leadership.
4. Act in accordance with NMC standards and be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions and omissions at all times. Retain clinical competency ensuring your skills are up-to-date and relevant to the role.
5. Lead on implementation of research into practice and participate in relevant audits and research studies to aid development of the evidence base and to contribute to clinical governance.
6. Exercise advanced level immediate problem solving and decision-making skills and contribute to long term planning for future developments both within the immediate clinical area, Trust and local health economy.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

We are looking for two organised, proactive, and motivated individuals to join our team as a Team Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication and organisational skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and providing high-quality support services.

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the assigned team, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of day-to-day operations. The role will involve a variety of administrative duties and will require flexibility to provide cross-cover support for colleagues across other teams when needed.

Main duties of the job

This role is to provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the assigned Team, cross-covering for peers in other Teams as required.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist, Band 8B, to join a new innovative Forensic Liaison Partnership team within NSCHT Mental Health Rehabilitation pathway.

This post provides an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to the delivery of Psychological Services for a specialist community liaison and partnership service, for those who have previously been in forensic services. Most patients currently on a secure care pathway have been treated in secondary care mental health services in the past, and very few require specialist forensic community care in the long term. Efficient transition between forensic and non-forensic mental health services is a necessary part of the overall patient pathway. Secondary care services require the capacity, capability and confidence to provide care for this group of patients. Currently, there is variability in organisation and provision of services at this interface across the region and long delays in transition of care are common. The overall aim of this funding is to reduce unwarranted variation and develop existing services at these interfaces, in order to enhance the efficiency of transitions of care and improve patient flow through the whole pathway.

Post is a 16 months Fixed Term end date 02.02.28.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality service embedded within the rehab pathway to the delivery of Psychological Services for a specialist community liaison and partnership service, for those who have previously been in forensic services. Most patients currently on a secure care pathway have been treated in secondary care mental health services in the past, and very few require specialist forensic community care in the long term. Efficient transition between forensic and non-forensic mental health services is a necessary part of the overall patient pathway. Secondary care services require the capacity, capability and confidence to provide care for this group of patients. Currently, there is variability in organisation and provision of services at this interface across the region and long delays in transition of care are common. The overall aim of this post is to reduce unwarranted variation and develop existing services at these interfaces, in order to enhance the efficiency of transitions of care and improve patient flow through the whole pathway.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

Assistant Psychologist Band 4 0.5 WTE - Fixed term until the end of November 2027.

We are pleased to be able to advertise an Assistant Psychologist post in our Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU) based at the UHNM acute hospital. The ACCU has undergone significant expansion of its MDT rehabilitation across the care pathway, to include In-patients, ward follow up, and an out-patient clinic. The expansion includes the provision of psychology for patients, staff wellbeing and support for families/ carers.

This transformation has enabled the development of our specialist Critical Care Psychology Team. This includes a Consultant Psychologist, Principal Psychologists, Senior Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Psychologists.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated assistant psychologist to support the delivery of psychological services across the care pathway.

Core features of the role will include:

• Providing structured interventions to manage low mood and anxiety under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Psychologist
• Provision of psycho-education to patients identified as being at risk of future psychological distress
• Administration and evaluation of appropriate assessment and screening tools and outcome measures
• Assistance with service development and evaluation

Previous experience of working with adults with physical or mental health problems is essential. Previous experience of working in a multidisciplinary team would be an advantage.

Main duties of the job

To support and enhance the professional psychological care of clients within the agreed Specialty, across all sectors of care; providing psychological assessment and psychological interventions under the supervision of a qualified professional psychologist or Psychological Therapist, working independently according to a plan agreed with the supervisor and within the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures. To assist in clinically related administration, conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching and project work.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

Band 6 Occupational Therapist or Band 5 Development Post

Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists Welcome - HCPC Registration Pending or Newly Registered

Are you due to qualify as an Occupational Therapist and looking for an exciting opportunity to begin your career in mental health? Or are you an experienced Occupational Therapist ready for your next challenge?

We are looking to recruit a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist to join Newcastle Community Mental Health Services. We welcome applications from experienced Band 6 Occupational Therapists as well as newly qualified Band 5 Occupational Therapists who are keen to develop their skills and progress towards Band 6 competencies within a supportive learning environment.

The successful candidate will spend:

• Three days per week based within Lymebrook Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), supporting adults with a range of complex mental health needs within a recovery-focused community setting.
• Two days per week working alongside the Intensive Outreach Team (IOT), predominantly supporting the psychosis pathway and working with individuals who require more intensive support to remain well within their communities.

The IOT element of the role will be in place for 12 months, after which the arrangement will be reviewed in line with service needs and workforce development opportunities.

An excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills in psychosis care while maintaining a broader community mental health caseload.

Main duties of the job

The Role

Working as part of supportive multidisciplinary teams, you will:

• Manage a defined clinical caseload with appropriate supervision and support.
• Complete evidence-based occupational and functional assessments to understand an individual's strengths, needs, goals, and barriers to participation.
• Work collaboratively with service users, carers, and partner agencies to develop person-centred care and recovery plans.
• Deliver interventions that enable individuals to maximise independence, improve wellbeing, and engage in meaningful daily activities.
• Support individuals experiencing severe and enduring mental illness, including those accessing psychosis services.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information in a compassionate and accessible way, ensuring individuals and families are fully involved in decision-making.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives across community mental health and outreach services.
• Promote the value of Occupational Therapy within integrated community teams.
• Be part of a supportive Trust-wide network of Allied Health Professionals.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

232-CMT-7913497-C

Job locations

Newcastle CMHT

Stoke on Trent

ST5 7NJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting people experiencing psychosis and complex mental health needs. Based within the Community Mental Health Team and working across the Intensive Outreach Team, the role offers a unique combination of rehabilitation, recovery-focused practice, and intensive community support. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships, enhance engagement with individuals who may find services difficult to access, and support people to develop skills, independence, and participation in meaningful occupations. The role is ideal for someone who is motivated by recovery, values person-centred care, and wants to make a tangible difference in helping people live well within their communities. This is also an exciting time to be an Occupational Therapist in community mental health. The NHS is transforming the way care is delivered, with a clear focus on shifting care from hospital to community, moving from sickness to prevention, and supporting people to live well in their own homes and communities. Occupational Therapists have a vital role in delivering this vision through promoting recovery, independence, participation, and meaningful occupation. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity not only to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused interventions but also to help shape the future delivery of community mental health services. We are looking for innovative and forward-thinking practitioners who want to influence service development and champion the unique contribution of Occupational Therapy.

Outstanding Support for Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists

We recognise that transitioning from student to registered practitioner is a significant step, and we are committed to helping you succeed.

As a newly qualified Occupational Therapist, you will benefit from:

A comprehensive AHP Preceptorship Programme designed to support your transition into professional practice.

Regular Occupational Therapy-specific supervision and peer support.

Access to a well-established and supportive Occupational Therapy network across the Trust.

Structured development opportunities to support progression towards Band 6 competencies.

Opportunities to gain experience across both community mental health and intensive outreach services, enhancing your clinical skills and confidence.

Opportunities to shadow colleagues across a range of specialist services and pathways, helping you broaden your skills and explore future career interests.

Access to specialist clinical training, leadership development, quality improvement programmes, and continuing professional development opportunities.

Support from experienced Occupational Therapists and AHP leaders who are passionate about developing the future workforce.

A Profession with Influence

The national Allied Health Professions strategy, AHPs Deliver, recognises the crucial role of AHPs in improving outcomes, reducing inequalities, promoting independence, and redesigning services around the needs of people and communities. It places a strong emphasis on partnership working, prevention, social justice, optimisation, and integrated care.

This role offers an opportunity to put those ambitions into practice every day. You will help people achieve their goals, support recovery, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and contribute to the development of modern community mental health services that are responsive, accessible, and person-centred.

By working across both CMHT and Intensive Outreach services, you will gain a unique insight into the wider mental health pathway and the interventions that support people at different stages of recovery.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking Occupational Therapists who:

Are passionate about mental health and recovery-focused practice.Believe in the transformative power of occupation.Want to make a meaningful difference to people's lives.

Are enthusiastic about learning, developing, and embracing new ways of working.

Have an interest in supporting people experiencing psychosis and complex mental health needs.

Are committed to improving outcomes and reducing health inequalities.Want to help shape the future of community mental health services.

Join Us

Whether you are an experienced Occupational Therapist or preparing to receive your HCPC registration this year, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within supportive and progressive community mental health services.

With experience across both Lymebrook CMHT and the Intensive Outreach Team, you will benefit from a diverse and rewarding role, developing specialist skills in psychosis care while building a broad foundation in community mental health practice.

Come and help shape the future of community mental health care in Newcastle while building an Occupational Therapy career that makes a real difference to people's lives. We look forward to hearing from you.

Job description Job responsibilities Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist with a passion for supporting people experiencing psychosis and complex mental health needs. Based within the Community Mental Health Team and working across the Intensive Outreach Team, the role offers a unique combination of rehabilitation, recovery-focused practice, and intensive community support. You will have the opportunity to build meaningful therapeutic relationships, enhance engagement with individuals who may find services difficult to access, and support people to develop skills, independence, and participation in meaningful occupations. The role is ideal for someone who is motivated by recovery, values person-centred care, and wants to make a tangible difference in helping people live well within their communities. This is also an exciting time to be an Occupational Therapist in community mental health. The NHS is transforming the way care is delivered, with a clear focus on shifting care from hospital to community, moving from sickness to prevention, and supporting people to live well in their own homes and communities. Occupational Therapists have a vital role in delivering this vision through promoting recovery, independence, participation, and meaningful occupation. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity not only to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused interventions but also to help shape the future delivery of community mental health services. We are looking for innovative and forward-thinking practitioners who want to influence service development and champion the unique contribution of Occupational Therapy. Outstanding Support for Newly Qualified Occupational Therapists We recognise that transitioning from student to registered practitioner is a significant step, and we are committed to helping you succeed. As a newly qualified Occupational Therapist, you will benefit from: A comprehensive AHP Preceptorship Programme designed to support your transition into professional practice. Regular Occupational Therapy-specific supervision and peer support. Access to a well-established and supportive Occupational Therapy network across the Trust. Structured development opportunities to support progression towards Band 6 competencies. Opportunities to gain experience across both community mental health and intensive outreach services, enhancing your clinical skills and confidence. Opportunities to shadow colleagues across a range of specialist services and pathways, helping you broaden your skills and explore future career interests. Access to specialist clinical training, leadership development, quality improvement programmes, and continuing professional development opportunities. Support from experienced Occupational Therapists and AHP leaders who are passionate about developing the future workforce. A Profession with Influence The national Allied Health Professions strategy, AHPs Deliver, recognises the crucial role of AHPs in improving outcomes, reducing inequalities, promoting independence, and redesigning services around the needs of people and communities. It places a strong emphasis on partnership working, prevention, social justice, optimisation, and integrated care. This role offers an opportunity to put those ambitions into practice every day. You will help people achieve their goals, support recovery, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and contribute to the development of modern community mental health services that are responsive, accessible, and person-centred. By working across both CMHT and Intensive Outreach services, you will gain a unique insight into the wider mental health pathway and the interventions that support people at different stages of recovery. What We're Looking For We are seeking Occupational Therapists who: Are passionate about mental health and recovery-focused practice.Believe in the transformative power of occupation.Want to make a meaningful difference to people's lives. Are enthusiastic about learning, developing, and embracing new ways of working. Have an interest in supporting people experiencing psychosis and complex mental health needs. Are committed to improving outcomes and reducing health inequalities.Want to help shape the future of community mental health services. Join Us Whether you are an experienced Occupational Therapist or preparing to receive your HCPC registration this year, this is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within supportive and progressive community mental health services. With experience across both Lymebrook CMHT and the Intensive Outreach Team, you will benefit from a diverse and rewarding role, developing specialist skills in psychosis care while building a broad foundation in community mental health practice. Come and help shape the future of community mental health care in Newcastle while building an Occupational Therapy career that makes a real difference to people's lives. We look forward to hearing from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Experience

Essential

• Substantial Post Graduate experience within the role of Occupational Therapist / Mental Health.

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of national and local policies and how these impact on service provision.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree in Occupational Therapy. Experience Essential Substantial Post Graduate experience within the role of Occupational Therapist / Mental Health. Knowledge Essential Awareness of national and local policies and how these impact on service provision.

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

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Newcastle CMHT

Stoke on Trent

ST5 7NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Newcastle CMHT

Stoke on Trent

ST5 7NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are pleased to offer an exciting full-time opportunity for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join Summers View, a dynamic Rehab unit specialising in complex mental health needs.

Summersview is a 10 bed mental health rehabilitation unit. The team specialises in supporting people with enduring psychosis through their recovery journey, helping them to reach their optimum & their goals.

The unit has a full MDT which strives to deliver high quality compassionate care that promotes independence and recovery for people with Mental Health needs.

The team works closely with the complex care team & community rehabilitation team based at Hilda Johnson House, ensuring that service users are able to access a step up / step down model to their care and recovery, with the ultimate goal of least restrictive care in their local community.

***PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY***

Main duties of the job

You will be able to demonstrate excellent assessment and risk management plans, be able to demonstrate your ability to work as a team player, promote the rights of individuals to receive care that addresses their need in the community. Therefore, good communication skills are essential to the role, the role demands the ability to problem solve and find creative means of addressing individual's needs. An opportunity for a mental health nurse to work in a pragmatic way to maintain patient's safety in the community.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our front of house Reception Team at Harplands Hospital where we provide a 24-hour 7-day service. The post is part time, 16 hours per week.

In return we offer:

A competitive progressive salary, competitive staff benefits

Individual Personal Development Plan, excellent pension scheme available

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive Receptionist/Telephonist service at Harplands Hospital, ensuring that all duties are carried out accurately and efficiently and that confidentiality is maintained.

To excel you will be an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate person who is looking to work within a Trust that is ambitious to perform well and has been told by the Care Quality Commission that it is the fastest improving Mental Health Trust in the Country.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

Are you looking for a career move to a Trust that has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC? Would you like to do a job that makes a difference every day? Are you looking for something completely new, different, exhilarating and challenging? Do you want great job satisfaction working within a motivated team? If are you an experienced & resilient clinical practitioner within mental health services, then look no further.

This is a great opportunity to join our Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) as a Senior Mental Health Nurse.

Our CRHTT is part of the Crisis Care Centre, at Harplands Hospital, Stoke-on-Trent which has been designed to the highest level of specification. This modern purpose designed unit is the central point for all those in need of a Crisis Assessment/Intervention.

Main duties of the job

To carry out mental health assessments including risk to service users that are having first contact with Mental Health services that are at the point of crisis / or suffering a deterioration and decline in their mental illness. As a band 6 nurse you will be expected to take the lead in decisions and supervision and guide more junior staff. The role will include you acting as a duty lead and organising work and prioritising work to other team members. As a band 6 nurse you will be seeing services users that are referred to services either in the unit or at home to assess for mental health needs. You will work closely with the service user to provide them with the right pathway for them to follow.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

*Please note - due to current Immigration rules and regulations, this post is not eligible for sponsorship.*

This vacancy is only open at this stage to internal employees of the following organisations within the Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System:

o North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust

o Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

o University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, inclusive of Black Country Procurement Group and North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service.

o Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board

We are looking for an organised and motivated individual to join our team as a Team Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong communication and organisational skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and providing high-quality support services.

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the parent and baby team, ensuring the smooth and efficient delivery of day-to-day operations. The role will involve a variety of administrative duties to support the team and service users accessing the service.

Main duties of the job

Offering administrative support to the whole perinatal and maternal mental health team.

You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support with the administrative task and at times be the first port of contact for people accessing the service.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, approachable and responsive who can bring new and innovative ideas to the admin team.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

Looking for something different from traditional general practice?

Would you like to become a member of our Primary Care Services reception and administration team providing innovative care to our patient population as part of an outstanding CQC organisation?

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Medical Receptionist to join our team working 30 hours per week.

There is a requirement that additional hours are worked as needed, in agreement with management, to ensure the delivery of services between 8am and 6.30pm across all practices. As well as ability to support reception extended access provision at our Moorcroft and Holmcroft sites, one day per week until 8pm (as needed).

The post will be based at Moorcroft Medical Centre and Moss Green Surgery. Responding to the needs of our expanding group of Integrated practices, successful applicants will be required to provide regular rotation within our teams at Keele Practice and Holmcroft Surgery in Stafford. Therefore the ability to drive and be adaptable to the demands of the service is a must.

Band 2, £25,272 per annum based on wte (Pro rata'd for part time posts).

We are a friendly and well organised team with a forward-thinking approach, working with Proud to Care Values as part of an outstanding organisation.

Main duties of the job

To offer patients, clinical staff, attached and external agencies an efficient, reliable and courteous reception service and to provide administrative support to the practice in order that it may function effectively, and in accordance with practice policy on confidentiality. Customer service and communication forming an essential element of the role.

To provide excellent team working skills to ensure a quality and efficient service is provided to patients and wider stakeholders.

To work within the processes and protocols which allow the organisation to comply with CQC and clinical and information governance requirements.

Please refer to job description for full details.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk).As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers.In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme".

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

232-PRC-8355946

Job locations

Moorcroft Medical Centre

10 Botteslow Street

Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 3NJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Key Duties/Responsibilities Reception Services to Patients: Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our reception area, working as part of our reception team. Acting as a first contact with the practice and being aware that you are an ambassador for our surgery. Application of registration procedure for new patients and their induction into the practice via booking of an optional new patient assessment and distribution of the practice information leaflet. Receiving patients at the desk and directing as necessary. Application procedures for temporary residents and those requiring immediately necessary treatment. Operation of the appointments system which will include booking of arrivals and negotiating suitable appointment arrangements with patients. Ensuring clinicians are made aware of patients requiring urgent assessment. Monitoring and managing the waiting area to ensure that patients are seen in a timely manner and within a safe environment. Processing patient queries appropriately and ensuring follow up. Processing and distribution of claim forms etc. Receipt and processing of medical mail, both postal and hand delivered in accordance with the protocol for processing the daily post. To understand the difference between repeat and acute prescriptions and deal with appropriately. Issuing and management of repeat prescriptions in accordance with our Repeat Prescribing Policy. To deal with patient requests for non-recurrent medication and liaise with the appropriate clinician for such requests. Operation of security protocol for stocks of prescriptions. Receiving specimens, ensuring that they are correctly labelled and identifiable and ensuring their appropriate distribution in accordance with our Health & Safety policy. Direct liaison with other services such as Pharmacies, community services etc. Sign-posting to services provided both in-house and externally. Telephone Services: Providing a telephone service, answering within four rings where ever possible. Negotiation and booking of suitable appointments with patients using our appointment booking system. Addressing queries, liaising and problem-solving for patients, and other agencies such as social services, community and secondary care services. Accepting emergency requests for appointments or visits from patients and liaising with clinician on call to ensure continuity of care.Sign-posting to appropriate services. Booking external services such as ambulance transport. Informing patients of clinician instructions and/or administrative requests or requirements. Forwarding telephone calls on to appropriate team member. Communication Systems: Frequent inspection of and acting upon or entering: Practice Message Sheets and/or EMIS practice notes. Message book instructions White board messages EMIS alert and screen messages EmailsAccessing and using external specified electronic systems required for patient day to day management. INR book entries Medical Report Logbook entries Messages distributed via individual work baskets Assisting with processing of mail in accordance with practice protocol. Timely and secure sending or receiving of faxes and initiating actions accordingly. Appropriate use of Language Line. Accepting and relaying messages to team members using approved methods of communication. Teamwork: Working together and supporting each other across the practice team. Ensuring that a general broad knowledge of all tasks is in place and requesting further support and training as gaps in knowledge are identified. Liaising with and supporting practice team members for general queries and any practice systems which are in place such as recall, target achievement etc. Contributing towards any projects or pilots that the practice may take part in. Acting upon clinical team queries and/or instructions from the clinical team. Identifying issues which need further management and making the appropriate team member aware of the need to action. Contribution towards the setting up of appropriate protocols and adhering to them Covering team absences to ensure a safe working environment and preservation of safe working systems.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Duties/Responsibilities Reception Services to Patients: Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our reception area, working as part of our reception team. Acting as a first contact with the practice and being aware that you are an ambassador for our surgery. Application of registration procedure for new patients and their induction into the practice via booking of an optional new patient assessment and distribution of the practice information leaflet. Receiving patients at the desk and directing as necessary. Application procedures for temporary residents and those requiring immediately necessary treatment. Operation of the appointments system which will include booking of arrivals and negotiating suitable appointment arrangements with patients. Ensuring clinicians are made aware of patients requiring urgent assessment. Monitoring and managing the waiting area to ensure that patients are seen in a timely manner and within a safe environment. Processing patient queries appropriately and ensuring follow up. Processing and distribution of claim forms etc. Receipt and processing of medical mail, both postal and hand delivered in accordance with the protocol for processing the daily post. To understand the difference between repeat and acute prescriptions and deal with appropriately. Issuing and management of repeat prescriptions in accordance with our Repeat Prescribing Policy. To deal with patient requests for non-recurrent medication and liaise with the appropriate clinician for such requests. Operation of security protocol for stocks of prescriptions. Receiving specimens, ensuring that they are correctly labelled and identifiable and ensuring their appropriate distribution in accordance with our Health & Safety policy. Direct liaison with other services such as Pharmacies, community services etc. Sign-posting to services provided both in-house and externally. Telephone Services: Providing a telephone service, answering within four rings where ever possible. Negotiation and booking of suitable appointments with patients using our appointment booking system. Addressing queries, liaising and problem-solving for patients, and other agencies such as social services, community and secondary care services. Accepting emergency requests for appointments or visits from patients and liaising with clinician on call to ensure continuity of care.Sign-posting to appropriate services. Booking external services such as ambulance transport. Informing patients of clinician instructions and/or administrative requests or requirements. Forwarding telephone calls on to appropriate team member. Communication Systems: Frequent inspection of and acting upon or entering: Practice Message Sheets and/or EMIS practice notes. Message book instructions White board messages EMIS alert and screen messages EmailsAccessing and using external specified electronic systems required for patient day to day management. INR book entries Medical Report Logbook entries Messages distributed via individual work baskets Assisting with processing of mail in accordance with practice protocol. Timely and secure sending or receiving of faxes and initiating actions accordingly. Appropriate use of Language Line. Accepting and relaying messages to team members using approved methods of communication. Teamwork: Working together and supporting each other across the practice team. Ensuring that a general broad knowledge of all tasks is in place and requesting further support and training as gaps in knowledge are identified. Liaising with and supporting practice team members for general queries and any practice systems which are in place such as recall, target achievement etc. Contributing towards any projects or pilots that the practice may take part in. Acting upon clinical team queries and/or instructions from the clinical team. Identifying issues which need further management and making the appropriate team member aware of the need to action. Contribution towards the setting up of appropriate protocols and adhering to them Covering team absences to ensure a safe working environment and preservation of safe working systems.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Customer Service Skills

Desirable

• Experience within general practice environment or similar

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 or equivalent or willingness to work toward

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of good communication skills, both written and verbal

Person Specification Experience Essential Customer Service Skills Desirable Experience within general practice environment or similar Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 or equivalent or willingness to work toward Skills Essential Evidence of good communication skills, both written and verbal

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

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Moorcroft Medical Centre

10 Botteslow Street

Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 3NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Moorcroft Medical Centre

10 Botteslow Street

Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 3NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Looking for something different from traditional general practice?

Would you like to become a member of our Primary Care Services reception and administration team providing innovative care to our patient population as part of an outstanding CQC organisation?

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Medical Receptionist to join our team working 18.75 hours per week.

The post will be based at Keele Practice, on Keele University Campus however responding to the needs of our expanding group of Integrated practices, successful applicants will also be required to support our teams at Moorcroft Medical Centre in Hanley and Holmcroft Surgery in Stafford. Therefore, the ability to drive and be adaptable to the demands of the service is a must.

There is a requirement that additional hours are worked as needed, in agreement with management, to ensure the delivery of services between 8am and 6.30pm across all practices. As well as ability to support reception extended access provision at our Moorcroft and Holmcroft sites, one day per week until 8pm (as needed).

Band 2, £25,572 per annum based on wte (Pro rata'd for part time posts).

We are a friendly and well organised team with a forward-thinking approach, working with Proud to Care Values as part of an outstanding organisation.

NOTE: This role is not eligible for sponsorship

Main duties of the job

To offer patients, clinical staff, attached and external agencies an efficient, reliable and courteous reception service and to provide administrative support to the practice in order that it may function effectively, and in accordance with practice policy on confidentiality. Customer service and communication forming an essential element of the role.

To provide excellent team working skills to ensure a quality and efficient service is provided to patients and wider stakeholders.

To support the team in managing both incoming and existing workload.

To work within the processes and protocols which allow the organisation to comply with CQC and clinical and information governance requirements.

Contribution towards the setting up of appropriate protocols and adhering to them.

Covering team absences to ensure a safe working environment and preservation of safe working systems.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

232-PRC-8359826

Job locations

Keele Practice Health Centre

Keele University

Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST5 5BG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Key Duties/Responsibilities Reception Services to Patients: Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our reception area, working as part of our reception team. Acting as a first contact with the practice and being aware that you are an ambassador for our surgery. Application of registration procedure for new patients and their induction into the practice via booking of an optional new patient assessment and distribution of the practice information leaflet. Receiving patients at the desk and directing as necessary. Application procedures for temporary residents and those requiring immediately necessary treatment. Operation of the appointments system which will include booking of arrivals and negotiating suitable appointment arrangements with patients. Ensuring clinicians are made aware of patients requiring urgent assessment. Monitoring and managing the waiting area to ensure that patients are seen in a timely manner and within a safe environment. Processing patient queries appropriately and ensuring follow up. Processing and distribution of claim forms etc. Receipt and processing of medical mail, both postal and hand delivered in accordance with the protocol for processing the daily post. To understand the difference between repeat and acute prescriptions and deal with appropriately. Issuing and management of repeat prescriptions in accordance with our Repeat Prescribing Policy. To deal with patient requests for non-recurrent medication and liaise with the appropriate clinician for such requests. Operation of security protocol for stocks of prescriptions. Receiving specimens, ensuring that they are correctly labelled and identifiable and ensuring their appropriate distribution in accordance with our Health & Safety policy. Direct liaison with other services such as Pharmacies, community services etc. Sign-posting to services provided both in-house and externally. Telephone Services: Providing a telephone service, answering within four rings where ever possible. Negotiation and booking of suitable appointments with patients using our appointment booking system. Addressing queries, liaising and problem-solving for patients, and other agencies such as social services, community and secondary care services. Accepting emergency requests for appointments or visits from patients and liaising with clinician on call to ensure continuity of care.Sign-posting to appropriate services. Booking external services such as ambulance transport. Informing patients of clinician instructions and/or administrative requests or requirements. Forwarding telephone calls on to appropriate team member. Communication Systems: Frequent inspection of and acting upon or entering: Practice Message Sheets and/or EMIS practice notes. Message book instructions White board messages EMIS alert and screen messages EmailsAccessing and using external specified electronic systems required for patient day to day management. INR book entries Medical Report Logbook entries Messages distributed via individual work baskets Assisting with processing of mail in accordance with practice protocol. Timely and secure sending or receiving of faxes and initiating actions accordingly. Appropriate use of Language Line. Accepting and relaying messages to team members using approved methods of communication. Teamwork: Working together and supporting each other across the practice team. Ensuring that a general broad knowledge of all tasks is in place and requesting further support and training as gaps in knowledge are identified. Liaising with and supporting practice team members for general queries and any practice systems which are in place such as recall, target achievement etc. Contributing towards any projects or pilots that the practice may take part in. Acting upon clinical team queries and/or instructions from the clinical team. Identifying issues which need further management and making the appropriate team member aware of the need to action. Contribution towards the setting up of appropriate protocols and adhering to them Covering team absences to ensure a safe working environment and preservation of safe working systems.

Job description Job responsibilities Key Duties/Responsibilities Reception Services to Patients: Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our reception area, working as part of our reception team. Acting as a first contact with the practice and being aware that you are an ambassador for our surgery. Application of registration procedure for new patients and their induction into the practice via booking of an optional new patient assessment and distribution of the practice information leaflet. Receiving patients at the desk and directing as necessary. Application procedures for temporary residents and those requiring immediately necessary treatment. Operation of the appointments system which will include booking of arrivals and negotiating suitable appointment arrangements with patients. Ensuring clinicians are made aware of patients requiring urgent assessment. Monitoring and managing the waiting area to ensure that patients are seen in a timely manner and within a safe environment. Processing patient queries appropriately and ensuring follow up. Processing and distribution of claim forms etc. Receipt and processing of medical mail, both postal and hand delivered in accordance with the protocol for processing the daily post. To understand the difference between repeat and acute prescriptions and deal with appropriately. Issuing and management of repeat prescriptions in accordance with our Repeat Prescribing Policy. To deal with patient requests for non-recurrent medication and liaise with the appropriate clinician for such requests. Operation of security protocol for stocks of prescriptions. Receiving specimens, ensuring that they are correctly labelled and identifiable and ensuring their appropriate distribution in accordance with our Health & Safety policy. Direct liaison with other services such as Pharmacies, community services etc. Sign-posting to services provided both in-house and externally. Telephone Services: Providing a telephone service, answering within four rings where ever possible. Negotiation and booking of suitable appointments with patients using our appointment booking system. Addressing queries, liaising and problem-solving for patients, and other agencies such as social services, community and secondary care services. Accepting emergency requests for appointments or visits from patients and liaising with clinician on call to ensure continuity of care.Sign-posting to appropriate services. Booking external services such as ambulance transport. Informing patients of clinician instructions and/or administrative requests or requirements. Forwarding telephone calls on to appropriate team member. Communication Systems: Frequent inspection of and acting upon or entering: Practice Message Sheets and/or EMIS practice notes. Message book instructions White board messages EMIS alert and screen messages EmailsAccessing and using external specified electronic systems required for patient day to day management. INR book entries Medical Report Logbook entries Messages distributed via individual work baskets Assisting with processing of mail in accordance with practice protocol. Timely and secure sending or receiving of faxes and initiating actions accordingly. Appropriate use of Language Line. Accepting and relaying messages to team members using approved methods of communication. Teamwork: Working together and supporting each other across the practice team. Ensuring that a general broad knowledge of all tasks is in place and requesting further support and training as gaps in knowledge are identified. Liaising with and supporting practice team members for general queries and any practice systems which are in place such as recall, target achievement etc. Contributing towards any projects or pilots that the practice may take part in. Acting upon clinical team queries and/or instructions from the clinical team. Identifying issues which need further management and making the appropriate team member aware of the need to action. Contribution towards the setting up of appropriate protocols and adhering to them Covering team absences to ensure a safe working environment and preservation of safe working systems.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ 2 qualification in administration or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Customer service skills

Desirable

• Experience within general practice environment or similar

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Keyboard skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 qualification in administration or equivalent experience Experience Essential Customer service skills Desirable Experience within general practice environment or similar Skills Essential Evidence of good communication skills, both written and verbal Keyboard skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Keele Practice Health Centre

Keele University

Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST5 5BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Keele Practice Health Centre

Keele University

Newcastle-under-Lyme

ST5 5BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Stoke on Trent NHS Talking Therapy Service to recruit a full time CBT Therapist on a temp, fixed term contract, ending Nov 27 to cover maternity leave.

Stoke-on-Trent NHS Talking Therapy Service is an innovative primary care service which involves partnership arrangements between North Staffordshire Combined Health Care (NSCHCT), Midland Partnership Foundation Trust (MPFT), and the Third Sector. We are looking to recruit a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to provide a range of effective treatments for a broad range of common mental health problems in Primary Care, focusing on anxiety disorders and depression. Promoting excellence in the delivery of CBT, we are committed to continuing clinical training/development, supervision and support for all therapists in line with National Guidance and continue to strive as a high performing IAPT service. We are committed to promoting the wellbeing of client's and staff, and we support the intensive clinical skills training programs focusing on advanced level CBT competencies in a range of areas, including adapting treatment for clients with co-morbid long term physical conditions/medically unexplained symptoms.

You should have qualified as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with a Post-Graduate Diploma in CBT from an accredited training provider, and have some experience of treating common mental health problems. Previous experience of working in a Talking Therapies service is desirable.

Main duties of the job

Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for clients with depression and the range of anxiety disorders.

Adhere to agreed activity relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week.

Attend regular clinical supervision and caseload management

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme".

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

232-PRC-8335019

Job locations

Hope Centre

Upper Huntbach St,

Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 2DA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details regarding the job role and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details regarding the job role and responsibilities please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification document.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) or Equivalent
• Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner

Desirable

• Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression

Knowledge

Essential

• Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007)

Desirable

• Trained in provision of supervision for CBT
• Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation

Person Specification Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services Experience of teaching and liaising with other professional groups Qualifications Essential Qualification from High Intensity IAPT Course (Post Graduate Diploma) or Equivalent Significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner Desirable Relevant experience in Primary Care treating anxiety and depression Knowledge Essential Full range of skills and competencies as laid out in the competence framework for CBT (Roth and Pilling 2007) Desirable Trained in provision of supervision for CBT Accredited with a professional psychological therapy organisation

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

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Hope Centre

Upper Huntbach St,

Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare Trust

Address

Hope Centre

Upper Huntbach St,

Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent

ST1 2DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.combined.nhs.uk/working-together/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Community Assessment, Stabilisation and Treatment Team (CASTT) North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust 37.5 hours per week (1.0 WTE)

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join our Community Assessment, Stabilisation and Treatment Team (CASTT), supporting our expanding Complex Emotional Needs Pathway.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for a psychology graduate seeking to develop clinical, research, and service evaluation skills within a specialist, trauma-informed service. The successful applicant will be supported by Clinical Psychologists and work as part of a welcoming and psychologically minded multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care for people experiencing complex emotional needs.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Psychologist will play an important role in supporting ongoing service evaluation and research activity across the pathway. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the collection and analysis of routine outcome measures.
• Assisting service users to complete questionnaires before, during and after intervention.
• Conducting semi-structured interviews to help evaluate patient progress and experience.
• Collating and analysing data and contributing to service evaluation reports.
• Supporting the development of research and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assisting qualified clinicians in delivering psychologically informed interventions, including opportunities to co-facilitate online Structured Clinical Management (SCM) skills groups.

The post also offers opportunities to gain experience across related services, helping the successful applicant develop a broad range of skills and experiences relevant to future professional development.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

Ascend is an evidence-based, psychological service, working in partnership with local voluntary sector services (Staffordshire Women's Aid/Survive), and alongside existing NHS services, including Talking Therapies and secondary mental health services.

The PWP role is to assess and support people accessing the Ascend service, undertaking patient-centred interviews which identifies areas where the person wished to see change and or recovery, and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others. The role will use a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments, providing Step 2 interventions in the form of both 1:1 treatment and groups.

The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

This is a fixed term role ending 30/09/2028

Applications welcome from Qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners and accredited with professional body BABCP

Main duties of the job

1. Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.
2. Assess and support people accessing the Ascend Service, a service for people aged 16 and above who have experienced sexual assault or abuse.
3. Undertake patient-centred assessments which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.
4. Make decisions on suitability of new referrals with appropriate levels of supervision, adhering to the service's referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary.
5. Provide a range of information and support for evidence based psychological treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone, workshops or via other media.
6. Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.
7. Provide a minimum of two hours per week step 2 treatment with patients aged 16+ within an adult service. This clinical practice must include both assessment and 1:1 treatment, groups via live interventions
8. Attend MDT meetings relating to referrals of clients in treatment, where appropriate.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike. For 2024/2025, we have launched our "Proud to be Green" engagement campaign which is aligned to the targets set out in our Green Plan. As a Trust, you can be assured that we will commit to supporting you in working towards our net zero ambitions, set out in our Green Plan, through our sustainability programme".

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

Job summary

North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust aims to provide accessible, non-stigmatising local services that contribute to the assessment, intervention, treatment, rehabilitation and enablement of Older Persons within the Acute and Urgent Care Directorate. To provide specialist assessment and interventions to identify and address occupational performance needs in self-care, productivity and leisure to support the safe and effective assessment and discharge of patients. The service is wholly committed to working with older people and their families and carers using Person Centred Planning approaches and affording older person's with mental health or cognitive decline the opportunities to maximize independence, choice and control. The Occupational Therapist has a lead role in promoting, enhancing and maintaining the health and wellbeing of older people with a mix of complex health needs.

Main duties of the job

To provide high-quality occupational therapy assessment and intervention for adults aged 65 years and over with cognitive impairment admitted to Ward 4, a 15-bedded Discharge to Assess (D2A) ward. The post holder will play a key role in supporting safe, timely, and person-centred discharge planning, ensuring patients are discharged to the least restrictive environment with appropriate support in place.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves on ensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

We have a great opportunity for you to join our Rehab Pathway.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager at Summers View (full-time Permanent).

We are looking to appoint a Band 6 Deputy Ward Manager and if you are an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate registered professional, who is ready for the next stage in their career within a challenging and complex environment then we want to hear from you.

Summersview is a 10-bed mental health rehabilitation unit. The team specialises in supporting people with enduring psychosis through their recovery journey, helping them to reach their optimum & their goals.

The unit has a strong MDT focus consisting of a consultant psychiatrist, RNs, ANP, HCSW's, Occupational therapist, STR worker & Psychologists.

Candidates should have experience in working with clients with enduring mental health problems.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead the team, working closely with the Ward Manager ensuring there is a clear focus on patient centred quality care.

Candidates will be asked to prepare a 10-minute presentation on: "How would you engage the team to strive for excellence?"

This post will provide an opportunity to work within a Trust that is ambitious to perform well and has been told by the Care Quality Commission that it is the fastest improving Mental Health Trust in the country.

Main duties of the job

The role of the deputy ward manager is to provide support and assistance to the ward manager in ensuring the effective management and running of the service. This will include having specific responsibilities as delegated by the ward manager and will require the post holder to deputise for the ward manager as and when appropriate/required.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

To provide routine financial and administrative support to the Finance Department whilst undertaking a Level 2 Finance apprenticeship. The postholder will assist with processing financial information, maintaining records, responding to routine enquiries and supporting finance colleagues in delivering an efficient finance service.

The postholder will develop knowledge and practical skills across a range of finance functions. Duties will focus on routine administration, data input, record maintenance and customer service while working under supervision and completing apprenticeship training.

Main duties of the job

To provide administrative and financial support to the Finance Department whilst undertaking a Level 2 Finance Apprenticeship. The postholder will assist in maintaining accurate financial records, processing routine transactions and providing customer-focused support to colleagues and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing routine financial and administrative support across the Finance Department.
• Processing invoices, purchase orders, journals and other financial documentation in accordance with Trust procedures.
• Maintaining accurate electronic records, filing systems and financial information.
• Inputting and updating financial and non-financial data on Trust systems.
• Assisting with checking financial information and escalating discrepancies as required.
• Responding to routine enquiries from staff, suppliers and other customers.
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Assisting with the management of finance mailboxes and routine correspondence.
• Producing basic reports, spreadsheets and administrative information.
• Supporting the maintenance of supplier and customer records.
• Undertaking apprenticeship training and applying learning within the workplace.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an efficient and effective finance service.
• Attending office-based meetings and training sessions as required.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

The Health and Justice Team are looking to recruit to the following post;

• B6 IOH Practitioner, 0.7wte, permanent

The post holder will be responsible for working in the all age Integrated Offender Health (IOH) Services, with the flexibility of working across Staffordshire, dependent on skill and service need.

The Practitioner will not be required to provide direct treatment to individuals, but will be required to complete assessments of individuals, often complex, needs. The assessments will then be utilized to make appropriate referrals for treatment and support. Whilst also ensuring criminal justice partners are notified of specific health requirements and vulnerabilities of an individual which can be taken into account when decisions about charging and sentencing are made.

The post holder will be responsible for specialist assessment and interventions to people with a diverse range of needs coming into contact with the Criminal Justice System at different points within the IOH Model; including Custody, Court, Community (including Hub) and Prisons

Main duties of the job

The role will involve assessing; accessing; and implementing a wide and, at times, complex range of care services for all individuals with acute or increasingly complex needs. The post holder will act as an experienced and largely independent practitioner within the role, assessing, formulating, implementing and agreeing care and support plans with adults and carers.

The post holder will also be expected to be available for consultation, support and clinical supervision to other health and social care professionals within the service.

The post holder will be required to hold a professional registration of either nursing / social work / Allied Health Professionals and maintain registration in accordance with the relevant code of practice.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

**Please note - due to current Immigration rules and regulations, this post is not eligible for sponsorship.**

Previous applicants need not apply.

The City CMHT Team at The Greenfield Centre are looking to recruit to a full-time, Band 2 Receptionist. The vacancy is Monday to Friday.

The successful candidate will work primarily on Reception to ensure that professional and efficient service is provided to staff and the public.

You will be required to take on general administrative duties as required by the team and therefore a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software would be advantageous.

You will be required to undertake training as part of the role.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for data entry

Answering the telephone

Planning workload

Responsible for stationery orders

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.

Job summary

The North Stoke CAMHS Team are looking to recruit to a part-time Band 7 Clinical Psychologist on a fixed term basis until 6 March 2028.

The successful candidate will:

Be accountable for own professional practice in the delivery of specialist psychological care to children, young people and families experiencing complex mental health concerns and distress or learning disabilities which may include challenging behaviours.

Be compassionate in meeting the needs of children, young people, their carers and families.

Provide advice, guidance and clinical supervision to less experienced colleagues within the designated psychology service and to other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Undertake formal research as an integral part of the job.

Be pro-active in continual service improvement within own area.

Promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health or learning disabilities.

Main duties of the job

Provides specialist psychological assessment of clients with complex conditions based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of data from a variety of sources.

Responsible for recognising the potential for or signs of client harm, abuse or neglect, including poor clinical practice, reporting all such concerns and taking all reasonable steps to protect the client.

Responsible for identifying and reporting concerns regarding the safeguarding of children who may be at risk.

Undertakes risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and provides specialist advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

Formulates plans for specialist psychological therapy and/or management of clients' mental health conditions based upon an appropriate conceptual framework and evidence-based practice. Negotiates the implementation of such plans with clients and/or their carers.

Implements a range of specialist psychological therapies.

About us

As a Trust we remain bold and ambitious with plans for both service and system collaborative transformation over the coming years to improve the health and wellbeing of our local people through high quality care.

We pride ourselves onensuring our team has their wellbeing put first and as such provide a range of wellness opportunities including flexible working.

We are committed to the Greener NHS national ambition to becoming the world's first 'carbon net zero' national health system by 2045 (Greener NHS (england.nhs.uk). As part of this, sustainability is embedded in our strategy as one of our four key enablers. In order to deliver on this commitment, we recognise that we need a workforce that is as passionate as we are about achieving these goals, for the benefit of our service users, workforce, local communities and the planet alike.

The Trust is committed to ensuring that a diverse workforce is representative and inclusive at all levels. We would very much welcome applications from all under-represented groups including women, people with disabilities, people from global majority backgrounds, and those from the lesbian, gay, bi and trans communities.

The Trust is committed to the Step into Health scheme and actively encourages applicants from the Armed Forces Communities to apply.