Job summary

The post holder will play a key role in shaping and delivering organisation-wide transformation projects that improve outcomes for our service users and communities. The Trust's Strategy & Transformation Team at South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust works with operational and clinical leaders to design, deliver and embed transformational change that improves quality, safety, experience, outcomes and value. The post holder will work dynamically to lead, manage and deliver transformation projects across all directorates and corporate functions, translating strategic priorities into practical, measurable improvements.

We are expecting a high number of applicants for this role, so the application window may close early. We therefore recommend you submit your application ahead of the deadline to ensure you do not miss out.

Main duties of the job

The main duties and responsibilities of the post holder will be to provide management and leadership across the following delivery areas:

• Design, deliver and embed transformational change and workstreams across the organisation into service-delivery
• Identify transformation opportunities, analysing complex situations and comparing a range of options to inform recommendations and next steps, working internally and externally with partners
• Convening stakeholders to identify shared challenges and undertake root-cause analysis across strategic and transformation agendas.
• Defining and benchmarking quantitative and qualitative measures for decision-making, benefits realisation and monitoring impact.
• Co-producing a clear and compelling case for change involving service users, carers, communities and key internal and external stakeholders.

This will involve strong stakeholder engagement, programme and project management, analytical capability and change management skills to ensure sustainable adoption. The post holder will report to the Head of Change and Transformation while working closely with directorate leadership teams and corporate functions to ensure alignment with the Trust strategy and transformation portfolio. The post holder will engage with Operational Directors, Clinical Directors, Heads of Nursing and Quality, service users and carers and the broader operational and clinical workforce, supporting co-production and inclusive change.

About us

We provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK andaim to be a leader in improving health and wellbeing-locally, nationally and globally.

We serve a local population of 1.3 million people in south London, as well as specialist services for children and adults across the UK and beyond.

Each year we provide inpatient care for over 5,000 people, and treat more than 40,000 patients in the community in Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham and Croydon.

Our 5 Commitments

As a Trust, we are dedicated to delivering care according to our five key commitments:

• I willbe caring, kind and polite
• I willbe prompt and value your time
• I willtake time to listen to you
• I willbe honest and direct with you
• I will do what I say I am going to do

These commitments sit alongside our values: Kindness, Respect, Together. We have created a framework to set out the behaviours we want to see under each of these values and the behaviours that our service users and their carers should hold us accountable to.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year Per Annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NCL-8225001-MU

Job locations

Maudsley Hospital

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Transformation delivery

• Problem-solving to translate organisational strategic objectives, national and local priorities into service delivery.
• Navigating new and emerging challenges to develop tailored, measured, and timely responses.
• Ensuring transformational initiatives are delivered effectively and to time, using structured delivery tools alongside influencing, facilitation and relationship management to overcome resistance to change and support adoption.
• Proposing and supporting policy, pathway and operating model changes with service leads and working groups, recognising wider impacts across functions and directorates.
• Holding specialist knowledge of service delivery and transformation to support directorates to deliver and sustain change.
• Undertake evaluation and evidence reviews to inform strategic and transformation design and ensure continued clinical effectiveness
• Supporting continual development of delivery and the effective implementation of initiatives to improve care outcomes
• Monitoring and reporting performance, benefits and KPIs through dashboards and insight packs
• Research into mental health best practice and benchmarking to support service design and development

Project and programme management

• Leading development of overall programme management and project plans to coordinate programme and project activity, and drawing interdependencies and connections with other projects.
• Responding effectively to unforeseen challenges that threaten strategic priorities or project milestones.
• Establishing appropriate governance structures, reporting and controls to support delivery across the transformation portfolio and sustain improvements and new ways of working
• Supporting delivery of strategy and transformation projects (e.g., plans, trackers, workshops and programme meetings)
• Implementing and improving project and resource management approaches, including use of project management software and tools
• Supporting business case development and delegated budget/resource planning for strategy and transformation initiatives, including benefits and cost impact assessment
• Supporting change adoption activities (e.g., training plans, communications, readiness assessments) to embed new ways of working

Management and leadership

• Demonstrate leadership with regards to influencing and decision making to ensure that projects take an appropriate path including setting timescales and managing milestones
• Work with Senior Managers across the Trust to support governance of the Programme. This will include supporting development of reporting plans, risks and issues logs and monthly dashboard reporting.
• Able to present (both formally and informally) to clinical teams/colleagues about the scope, content and timescales associated with the relevant Transformation projects

Stakeholder engagement and relationship management

• Proactively build relationships and work closely with a range of colleagues across the Trust to encourage collaborative working
• Using, presenting and gaining agreement on highly complex, sensitive or contentious information with diverse stakeholder groups and professions.
• Creating psychological safety to ensure that stakeholders feel empowered to raise concerns about operational and clinical challenges.
• Ensuring effective, sensitive and transparent mechanisms for translating service user feedback and experience of communities into service improvement ideas, bringing together key stakeholders to problem solve effectively
• Monitoring and managing the capacity of key stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered to time, and capacity risks are escalated in a timely manner.
• Stakeholder engagement, including senior internal and external stakeholders from system partners to clinical and operational staff to service users and carers
• Liaison with wider SLaM Corporate Functions, where appropriate

Financial responsibilities

• Support judicious management of project budgets and monitoring expenditure, escalating concerns where appropriate

Other duties

• Meet regularly with the Head of Change and Transformation with regards to programme activity
• Deputise as necessary for other members of the team
• Undertake ad-hoc projects and pieces of work as specified
• Assist the Head of Change and Transformation with events and event set up as appropriate
• Work flexibly to manage own workload in a busy environment, prioritising and competing deadlines across multiple workstreams
• Carry out other duties commensurate to the grade as and when necessary.

Job description Job responsibilities Transformation delivery Problem-solving to translate organisational strategic objectives, national and local priorities into service delivery. Navigating new and emerging challenges to develop tailored, measured, and timely responses. Ensuring transformational initiatives are delivered effectively and to time, using structured delivery tools alongside influencing, facilitation and relationship management to overcome resistance to change and support adoption. Proposing and supporting policy, pathway and operating model changes with service leads and working groups, recognising wider impacts across functions and directorates. Holding specialist knowledge of service delivery and transformation to support directorates to deliver and sustain change. Undertake evaluation and evidence reviews to inform strategic and transformation design and ensure continued clinical effectiveness Supporting continual development of delivery and the effective implementation of initiatives to improve care outcomes Monitoring and reporting performance, benefits and KPIs through dashboards and insight packs Research into mental health best practice and benchmarking to support service design and development Project and programme management Leading development of overall programme management and project plans to coordinate programme and project activity, and drawing interdependencies and connections with other projects. Responding effectively to unforeseen challenges that threaten strategic priorities or project milestones. Establishing appropriate governance structures, reporting and controls to support delivery across the transformation portfolio and sustain improvements and new ways of working Supporting delivery of strategy and transformation projects (e.g., plans, trackers, workshops and programme meetings) Implementing and improving project and resource management approaches, including use of project management software and tools Supporting business case development and delegated budget/resource planning for strategy and transformation initiatives, including benefits and cost impact assessment Supporting change adoption activities (e.g., training plans, communications, readiness assessments) to embed new ways of working Management and leadership Demonstrate leadership with regards to influencing and decision making to ensure that projects take an appropriate path including setting timescales and managing milestones Work with Senior Managers across the Trust to support governance of the Programme. This will include supporting development of reporting plans, risks and issues logs and monthly dashboard reporting. Able to present (both formally and informally) to clinical teams/colleagues about the scope, content and timescales associated with the relevant Transformation projects Stakeholder engagement and relationship management Proactively build relationships and work closely with a range of colleagues across the Trust to encourage collaborative working Using, presenting and gaining agreement on highly complex, sensitive or contentious information with diverse stakeholder groups and professions. Creating psychological safety to ensure that stakeholders feel empowered to raise concerns about operational and clinical challenges. Ensuring effective, sensitive and transparent mechanisms for translating service user feedback and experience of communities into service improvement ideas, bringing together key stakeholders to problem solve effectively Monitoring and managing the capacity of key stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered to time, and capacity risks are escalated in a timely manner. Stakeholder engagement, including senior internal and external stakeholders from system partners to clinical and operational staff to service users and carers Liaison with wider SLaM Corporate Functions, where appropriate Financial responsibilities Support judicious management of project budgets and monitoring expenditure, escalating concerns where appropriate Other duties Meet regularly with the Head of Change and Transformation with regards to programme activity Deputise as necessary for other members of the team Undertake ad-hoc projects and pieces of work as specified Assist the Head of Change and Transformation with events and event set up as appropriate Work flexibly to manage own workload in a busy environment, prioritising and competing deadlines across multiple workstreams Carry out other duties commensurate to the grade as and when necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Desirable

• Experience of delivering transformation and innovation for pathways in mental health.
• Qualification in project or programme management

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in the NHS, health and care sector or a large complex multi-sited organisation
• Experience leading programmes, projects or transformation initiatives, including governance, performance reporting and delivery across a complex environment
• Experience building relationships and influencing with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, partners, staff and teams
• Experience of receiving and communicating business-sensitive information to staff, board members, executives and external partners
• Experience in using Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office 365

Desirable

• Experience presenting in workshops and facilitating sessions with a range of stakeholders
• Experience of budget and resource allocation

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively and adapt plans when required.
• Ability to gather, analyse and interpret information from a range of sources, and use this to develop and communicate practical solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including with service users, carers and communities and influence and secure support from stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritising competing demands and delivering under pressure.
• Knowledge of MS office and use of project plans

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Good self-awareness and judgement.
• Professional, flexible attitude
• Highly self-motivated with high internal work standards

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Experience of delivering transformation and innovation for pathways in mental health. Qualification in project or programme management Experience Essential Experience working in the NHS, health and care sector or a large complex multi-sited organisation Experience leading programmes, projects or transformation initiatives, including governance, performance reporting and delivery across a complex environment Experience building relationships and influencing with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, partners, staff and teams Experience of receiving and communicating business-sensitive information to staff, board members, executives and external partners Experience in using Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Office 365 Desirable Experience presenting in workshops and facilitating sessions with a range of stakeholders Experience of budget and resource allocation Knowledge / Skills Essential Ability to think and plan strategically, tactically and creatively and adapt plans when required. Ability to gather, analyse and interpret information from a range of sources, and use this to develop and communicate practical solutions. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including with service users, carers and communities and influence and secure support from stakeholders Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritising competing demands and delivering under pressure. Knowledge of MS office and use of project plans Personal Qualities Essential Good self-awareness and judgement. Professional, flexible attitude Highly self-motivated with high internal work standards

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lewisham CAMHS as a Band 4 Senior Administrator and Referral Co-ordinator, playing a key role in the development and delivery of a new Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) service. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team from the outset, helping to establish the administrative systems, processes and pathways that will support children, young people and families receiving intensive community-based interventions. Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will be instrumental in coordinating referrals, supporting clinical activity, maintaining high-quality data systems and ensuring an excellent experience for families and partner agencies. If you are organised, proactive and passionate about supporting innovative mental health services, we would love to hear from you. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application is therefore strongly encouraged to avoid disappointment.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for managing referrals and waiting lists, maintaining patient records and data quality, arranging appointments and meetings, producing correspondence and minutes, and supporting the day-to-day administration of Lewisham CAMHS. The post holder will work closely with clinicians, service users and external agencies to ensure efficient service delivery, excellent patient experience and compliance with NHS standards and targets.

About us

Lewisham CAMHS is part of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, one of the UK's leading mental health trusts and internationally recognised for excellence in clinical practice, research and innovation. Our multidisciplinary teams are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to children, young people and their families. We work closely with schools, social care, health partners and community organisations to provide high-quality, accessible mental health support across Lewisham. We are proud of our collaborative culture, commitment to staff development and focus on improving outcomes for local communities.

Job summary

The post holder will work closely with the Therapeutic Security Deputy Lead to ensure the effective management of the River House Reception, providing an efficient, professional, and secure front-of-house service on a 24-hour basis. They will offer advice, guidance, and support to managers, clinicians, and other staff members as required.

The post holder will deliver a sensitive, professional, and non-judgemental reception service, responding promptly and courteously to enquiries from service users, visitors, carers, and staff. They will be responsible for creating a welcoming and supportive environment while ensuring all interactions are managed in accordance with security and operational procedures.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will;

Maintaining the safety and security of the unit through regular perimeter checks and monitoring of physical security systems.

Managing and auditing security keys and Ascom handsets, reporting any discrepancies and supporting staff in the use of the key management system in accordance with the River House Key Management Protocol.

Carrying out physical searches of visitors, carers, patients, contractors and their belongings in line with security procedures.

Providing information and assistance to patients, carers, visitors, contractors and multidisciplinary staff.

Supporting emergency responses and assisting with the coordination of actions during fire alarms and other emergency situations.

Arranging and monitoring Buddi tracking requests for patient leave and communicating relevant information to clinical teams.

Undertaking patient escort duties, including supporting patients returning from Section 17 leave, and providing driving duties for patients and, where appropriate, staff members.

Working collaboratively across medium and low secure services while maintaining awareness of potential risks, including physical and verbal aggression.

About us

Benefits:

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you are valued and appreciated and that is why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.

Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.

Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes

Car lease,our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars

NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.Other benefits include:

Counselling services

Wellbeing events

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Childcare vouchers

Staff restaurants

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NCL-8271803-MU

Job locations

River House Reception - Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a safe, secure and therapeutic environment within the forensic medium and low secure services. They will demonstrate a sound understanding of procedural, physical and relational security in line with the Department of Health'sSee, Think, Act framework and ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining the security and integrity of the unit through daily perimeter inspections, environmental checks and security audits.
• Conducting proactive and reactive searches of patients, visitors, contractors and property in accordance with local security procedures, while respecting individual rights, dignity and cultural needs.
• Operating and supporting the use of security systems and equipment, including radios, Ascom alarms, search equipment, Buddi tracking and the Traka key management system.
• Undertaking weekly testing of wall panic alarms and monitoring the functionality of security systems throughout the service.
• Assisting in the implementation and maintenance of business continuity arrangements and supporting the response to fire alarms, emergencies and major incidents.
• Recording and reporting accidents, incidents and security concerns using the Trust's Datix reporting system.
• Supporting the induction and training of new staff in relation to security procedures and protocols.
• Providing patient escort and transport services, including accompanying patients to external appointments, courts, hospitals and home visits as required.
• Attending patient activities and events to support engagement whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Providing support to clinical teams during incidents of violence and aggression, including participating in site-wide responses where required.
• Carrying out administrative duties, audits and record-keeping activities to support service delivery.
• Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times and using Trust communication systems, including email, in accordance with Trust policies.

The successful candidate will be able to work effectively under pressure, communicate confidently with a wide range of people, recognise and appropriately challenge unacceptable behaviour, and consistently promote the safety, dignity and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a safe, secure and therapeutic environment within the forensic medium and low secure services. They will demonstrate a sound understanding of procedural, physical and relational security in line with the Department of Health'sSee, Think, Act framework and ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Key responsibilities include: Maintaining the security and integrity of the unit through daily perimeter inspections, environmental checks and security audits. Conducting proactive and reactive searches of patients, visitors, contractors and property in accordance with local security procedures, while respecting individual rights, dignity and cultural needs. Operating and supporting the use of security systems and equipment, including radios, Ascom alarms, search equipment, Buddi tracking and the Traka key management system. Undertaking weekly testing of wall panic alarms and monitoring the functionality of security systems throughout the service. Assisting in the implementation and maintenance of business continuity arrangements and supporting the response to fire alarms, emergencies and major incidents. Recording and reporting accidents, incidents and security concerns using the Trust's Datix reporting system. Supporting the induction and training of new staff in relation to security procedures and protocols. Providing patient escort and transport services, including accompanying patients to external appointments, courts, hospitals and home visits as required. Attending patient activities and events to support engagement whilst maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. Providing support to clinical teams during incidents of violence and aggression, including participating in site-wide responses where required. Carrying out administrative duties, audits and record-keeping activities to support service delivery. Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times and using Trust communication systems, including email, in accordance with Trust policies. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively under pressure, communicate confidently with a wide range of people, recognise and appropriately challenge unacceptable behaviour, and consistently promote the safety, dignity and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE/NVQ/ Certificate Level II/III
• A - Levels

Desirable

• Educated to Degree or Equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Able to manage front of house Reception
• Able to problem solve and seek guidance where necessary.
• Understanding of and ability to undertake audits.
• Able to carry out a reception induction of new staff.
• Knowledge of the workings of current technology and its use/capabilities

Desirable

• Knowledge of key management software.
• Knowledge of Tracking Software
• Knowledge of security procedures
• Knowledge of performing searches

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Effective communication and positive interpersonal skills
• Ability to use own initiative when required.
• Ability to recognise inappropriate behaviour and set/maintain boundaries.
• Ability to use Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook; Explorer
• Sound written communication/ report writing skills.
• Ability to be flexible, reliable, responsible and with a caring attitude.

Desirable

• Ability to work under pressure and able to seek assistance when required.
• Ability to manage, organise and develop data management and storage systems.
• Motivated and committed to work in secure mental health services.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE/NVQ/ Certificate Level II/III A - Levels Desirable Educated to Degree or Equivalent Knowledge Essential Able to manage front of house Reception Able to problem solve and seek guidance where necessary. Understanding of and ability to undertake audits. Able to carry out a reception induction of new staff. Knowledge of the workings of current technology and its use/capabilities Desirable Knowledge of key management software. Knowledge of Tracking Software Knowledge of security procedures Knowledge of performing searches Skills & Abilities Essential Effective communication and positive interpersonal skills Ability to use own initiative when required. Ability to recognise inappropriate behaviour and set/maintain boundaries. Ability to use Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Outlook; Explorer Sound written communication/ report writing skills. Ability to be flexible, reliable, responsible and with a caring attitude. Desirable Ability to work under pressure and able to seek assistance when required. Ability to manage, organise and develop data management and storage systems. Motivated and committed to work in secure mental health services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

River House Reception - Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

River House Reception - Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Job Purpose:

To provide an effective IPS employment service for people with severe and enduring mental health conditions who want to work.

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary mental health team, working alongside other mental health and social care professionals, providing joined-up mental health care.

To develop partnerships with employers, local providers, and services to ensure that the employment support needs of clients are met.

To work as part of the Work Well network, sharing knowledge and expertise with a range of other employment professionals across Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.

Please note vacancy may be closed early once capacity has been met.

Main duties of the job

Promote the employment service to mental health professionals, service users, and carers to ensure steady referrals.Support clients in identifying job goals, assessing needs, and creating action plans to overcome barriers to work.Deliver personalised one-to-one coaching using various communication methods, including face-to-face, video, phone, email, and text.Engage with local employers to identify suitable job opportunities and placements.Challenge stigma and negative beliefs around mental health and employment.Maintain accurate records, session notes, and outcome evidence using electronic systems.Manage own caseload and time effectively, track progress toward targets, and use supervision for development.Stay informed about labour market trends, training opportunities, welfare changes, and employment law.Follow service policies and procedures, seek guidance when needed, and adapt quickly to changes to maintain quality standards.

About us

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provides the UK's widest range of NHS mental health services, including support for substance misuse. We serve over two million people across Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, and Croydon through 230+ inpatient, outpatient, and community services. Each year, we care for over 5,000 inpatients and 45,000 community patients. We also deliver 50+ specialist services across the UK and internationally.

Work Well is a network of 10 employment support services within SLaM, helping people in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark recover through meaningful employment. We believe everyone can work if they want to and should have choice and control over their career path.

Our values are:

Person-centred: Supporting informed career decisions.Empowering: Providing tools for independence.Inspiring: Encouraging long-term career goals.

All staff are expected to uphold confidentiality, equality, health and safety, infection control, safeguarding, and professional standards. We follow NHS codes of conduct and financial procedures. Roles are reviewed regularly to reflect service needs and staff development.

Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£36,943 to £44,900 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NCL-8286631-MU

Job locations

Croydon

4th Floor, New Douglas Bennett House

LONDON

CR0 2PR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge gained through relevant work experience (A).
• Equivalent level of knowledge gained through relevant work experience (A).

Desirable

• Training or qualification in Individual Placement and Support (IPS) (A).
• Training or qualification in Job Retention Support (A). .
• Accredited qualification in coaching or career guidance (A).

Experience

Essential

• Recent experience of supporting or coaching individuals on a one-to-one basis (in a voluntary role or paid role), verified by an employer reference1 (A). .
• Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time (A)

Desirable

• Experience of delivering employment advice or coaching to people who are unemployed or have a disability or mental health problem (A). .
• Experience of engaging employers to identify job opportunities (A). .
• Experience of delivering training courses or workshops in person or online (A).
• Lived experience of mental health problems or caring for someone with a mental health problem (A).

Knowledge

Essential

• Demonstrates clear understanding of what the Employment Specialist role involves (A, I). .
• Demonstrates an understanding of primary and secondary care health services (A). .
• Demonstrates clear understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model (A)

Desirable

• Knowledge of mental health conditions and understanding the impact of mental health conditions on employment and the support needs of individuals (A).

Skills

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with others clearly (verbally and non-verbally), negotiate, persuade, and influence, and work as part of a team (A, I, T).
• High standard of written English (A, I, T).
• Confident using digital technology and proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams (A, I, T).
• High level of learning agility; adapts positively to change and feedback (A, I, T).
• Excellent time management; plans and organises own workload independently (A, I, T).
• Exceptional listening skills; able to perceive and interpret verbal and non-verbal messages (A, I, T).

Attitude

Essential

• Demonstrates passion for supporting people with mental health problems into work (A, I, T).
• Takes responsibility for own actions and personal development (A, I, T).

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or educated to degree level or equivalent level of knowledge gained through relevant work experience (A). Equivalent level of knowledge gained through relevant work experience (A). Desirable Training or qualification in Individual Placement and Support (IPS) (A). Training or qualification in Job Retention Support (A). . Accredited qualification in coaching or career guidance (A). Experience Essential Recent experience of supporting or coaching individuals on a one-to-one basis (in a voluntary role or paid role), verified by an employer reference1 (A). . Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time (A) Desirable Experience of delivering employment advice or coaching to people who are unemployed or have a disability or mental health problem (A). . Experience of engaging employers to identify job opportunities (A). . Experience of delivering training courses or workshops in person or online (A). Lived experience of mental health problems or caring for someone with a mental health problem (A). Knowledge Essential Demonstrates clear understanding of what the Employment Specialist role involves (A, I). . Demonstrates an understanding of primary and secondary care health services (A). . Demonstrates clear understanding of the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model (A) Desirable Knowledge of mental health conditions and understanding the impact of mental health conditions on employment and the support needs of individuals (A). Skills Essential Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with others clearly (verbally and non-verbally), negotiate, persuade, and influence, and work as part of a team (A, I, T). High standard of written English (A, I, T). Confident using digital technology and proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams (A, I, T). High level of learning agility; adapts positively to change and feedback (A, I, T). Excellent time management; plans and organises own workload independently (A, I, T). Exceptional listening skills; able to perceive and interpret verbal and non-verbal messages (A, I, T). Attitude Essential Demonstrates passion for supporting people with mental health problems into work (A, I, T). Takes responsibility for own actions and personal development (A, I, T).

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Croydon

4th Floor, New Douglas Bennett House

LONDON

CR0 2PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Croydon

4th Floor, New Douglas Bennett House

LONDON

CR0 2PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) to join the Lambeth Mental Health Support Team (MHST).

You will work in a multi-disciplinary, early intervention service which aims to increase and improve mental health and wellbeing for the whole school community withing education settings for 5 - 18 year olds.

The team is consists of multidisciplinary professionals who come from a variety of training backgrounds bringing in a wealth of experience and expertise. This includes: Systemic Family Therapist, Systemic Family Practitioners, Social Work, Education Psychologists, Arts Psychotherapists, Occupational Therapy, CBT Therapists, Senior Wellbeing Practitioner, Education Mental Health Practitioners, Quality Assurance and Communications Lead and Senior Administrative Support.

Lambeth MHST is currently working with 61 education settings in the borough. This will increase to 100% coverage of all schools in Lambeth by 2030.

Main duties of the job

Education Mental Health Practitioners play a key role within Mental Health Support Teams. As a qualified practitioner, you will use your skills, knowledge, and experience to work autonomously, with appropriate supervision from senior staff, and in close collaboration with education and health colleagues.

You will confidently deliver 1:1 low-intensity interventions using Guided Self-Help materials to support children, young people, and families experiencing anxiety, low mood, and behavioural challenges. You will also be able to deliver these interventions in a group format.

You will work effectively with the wider network around the child, including education, social care, family, and health professionals.

You will contribute to the Whole School Approach by supporting and facilitating a range of workshops and group interventions for the wider school community.

You will support improved access to mental health and wellbeing services by working with diverse populations and adapting interventions to increase engagement, accessibility, and awareness of the service.

The role requires working directly with schools and delivering interventions both face-to-face and remotely (e.g. via MS Teams).

About us

Lambeth MHST mission statement: Through early support and working with children, young people, families and staff, we help to enable healthy minds and thriving school communities. We offer a safe space to work with you collaboratively and with transparency. We value who you are and where you are.

SLAM is committed to ensuring staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance.

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave.We offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance.We support a range of flexible working options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
• Career development.There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes.
• Car lease.Our staff benefit from competitive deals to lease cars.
• Our staff benefit from keyworker housing, which is available on selected sites.
• NHS discounts.With discounts of up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands through the Health Service Discounts website.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8269734

Job locations

St Johns Angell Town

85 Angell Road

London

SW9 7HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be employed by the MHST deliver emotional wellbeing interventions using Guided Self Help strategies. You will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities to work as a qualified EMHP, as an autonomous and responsible practitioner within your scope of practice, alongside education and health colleagues.

You will be confident in providing Guided Self Help to young people and families in anxiety, low mood and challenging behaviours. You will be flexible and creative in responding to the needs of the school populations, with excellent support from your team and supervision. You will also be able to adapt to working remotely and prioritising access to services and resources.

Please see job description attached for further details.

Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will be employed by the MHST deliver emotional wellbeing interventions using Guided Self Help strategies. You will be equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities to work as a qualified EMHP, as an autonomous and responsible practitioner within your scope of practice, alongside education and health colleagues. You will be confident in providing Guided Self Help to young people and families in anxiety, low mood and challenging behaviours. You will be flexible and creative in responding to the needs of the school populations, with excellent support from your team and supervision. You will also be able to adapt to working remotely and prioritising access to services and resources. Please see job description attached for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' post graduate diploma

Desirable

• Evidence of CPD -Continuous Professional Development in Child and Adolescent Mental Health or Family work training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others in educational and health settings with mild to moderate mental health problems.
• Experience of delivering specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. Guided Self Help, CBT, parent work)
• Experience of liaising and working effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health.
• Experience of working with cultural diverse populations and adapting services to improve access.

Desirable

• Experience of liaising and working effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health.
• Experience of assessing and meeting the communication needs of the schools to deliver psycho-education on mental health or emotional wellbeing to different groups including parents, teaching staff and young people.
• Experience of adapting resources to be able to delivery online/ via phone/ google classroom

Abilities

Essential

• Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children and families.
• Ability to conduct group parenting and group young person programmes
• Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group
• Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately and to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' post graduate diploma Desirable Evidence of CPD -Continuous Professional Development in Child and Adolescent Mental Health or Family work training Experience Essential Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others in educational and health settings with mild to moderate mental health problems. Experience of delivering specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. Guided Self Help, CBT, parent work) Experience of liaising and working effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health. Experience of working with cultural diverse populations and adapting services to improve access. Desirable Experience of liaising and working effectively with the wider network around the child including educational, social care, family and health. Experience of assessing and meeting the communication needs of the schools to deliver psycho-education on mental health or emotional wellbeing to different groups including parents, teaching staff and young people. Experience of adapting resources to be able to delivery online/ via phone/ google classroom Abilities Essential Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children and families. Ability to conduct group parenting and group young person programmes Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group Ability to make an assessment of risk and to record and communicate it appropriately and to take appropriate action to mitigate or manage

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Johns Angell Town

85 Angell Road

London

SW9 7HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Johns Angell Town

85 Angell Road

London

SW9 7HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Lambeth CAMHS are looking to recruitCWPs to continue to improve children and young people's mental health services in Lambeth. The training forms part of the service transformation initiative delivered byNHS Englandas part of the Children and Young People'sPsychological Trainings(CYP-PT)programme.

This is a training positionpost holder will undertake training at Kings College London alongside working in service for[service]. They will be taught to deliver evidence based guided self-help interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The post holder will use their newly developed skills to support childrenand young people who are referred into the service and trainees will receive supervision to support their professional development.

Applicants will need to be ready to start work inearly/mid-January 2027and posts cannot be offered to candidates unless they can guarantee this start date.

Shortlisted candidates will also need tosubmit an applicationform to KCL for a place on the Diploma inChildWellbeing Practice. The application form details areattached/linked belowand will need to be completed at the same time as your application for a post.

KCL CWP PGDip Cohort 12 Jan 2027- KCL Programme Brochure.pdf

KCL CWP PGDip Cohort 12 Jan 2027 - KCL Application Guidance.pdf

Training commences18thJanuary 2027

Main duties of the job

This is a training role within theChildren and Young People's Psychological Trainings programme (CYP-PT).The post-holder will work within a CYP mental health servicethat is focussed on outreach to the community. Trainees will bedelivering, under supervision, high-quality; brief outcome focused evidence-based interventions and guided self-help for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficultieswithin the community.

The training and service experience will equip the post holder with the necessary knowledge, attitude and capabilities to operate effectively in an inclusive, value driven service.

The post holder will attend all university based teachingand Onsite Protected Learning Time required by the education provider, as specified within the agreed national curriculum and work in the service for the remaining days of the week using their newly developed skills.

About us

The CWP Team in Lambeth provides support for mild to moderate difficulties using evidence based guided self-help interventions to both parents and young people. In addition to the low intensity face to face manualised interventions, the post holder will provide psycho education, specific groups and signposting of more complex cases. The team are also embedded within the wider Lambeth CAMHS service and CWP members have the opportunity to join meetings, reflective practice groups and clinical skills training with staff across Lambeth CAMHS.

The CWP team consists of clinical service leads (job share), two CBT Therapists, a Recruit to Train Trainee CBT Therapist, 3 qualified CWPs and 2 Trainee CWPs. The team is part of a friendly and nurturing local CAMHS team, where there are good training opportunities with a supportive leadership team. Lambeth CAMHS has good links to local social care, education, and voluntary services as well as National and Specialist CAMHS and our teaching and research colleagues within KCL.

The London Borough of Lambeth has a population of 317,800 (GLA 2020). Lambeth's population is highly diverse, a characteristic visible in the breadth of ethnic and cultural traditions seen throughout the borough. It is estimated that 63% of the population describe their ethnicity as other than White British; 23% describe their ethnicity as Black (11% Black African, 7% Black Caribbean and 5% Other Black), 22% White Other and 6% as Asian.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£34,186 to £37,389 a year per annum incl. of HCAs

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8234845

Job locations

St John's Angell Town Primary School

85 Angell Road

London

SW9 7HH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Therapeutic Skills

• Assess and deliver, under supervision, outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties within the community.
• Work in partnership with children, young people and families to support the self-management of presenting difficulties.
• Develop intervention plans and agreed outcomes collaboratively with children, young people and families.
• Support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices regarding interventions.
• Operate from an inclusive values base that recognises and respects diversity.
• Accept referrals in line with agreed national and local protocols.
• Undertake accurate assessments of risk to self and others.
• Adhere to service referral pathways and, under supervision, signpost unsuitable referrals to appropriate services.
• Escalate cases where needs become more severe or exceed the scope of the service, ensuring safe practice and adherence to service protocols.
• Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, primarily guided self-help, through face-to-face, telephone and digital methods.
• Maintain agreed activity levels, ensuring timely access to services and minimising waiting times.
• Attend multidisciplinary meetings relating to referrals and children and young people in treatment where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in line with service requirements and utilise outcome measures to inform clinical decision-making.
• Complete all required data collection and reporting activities.
• Consider issues relating to education, training, employment and transitions as part of the therapeutic process.
• Work collaboratively with professionals, families and other agencies involved in care.
• Support initiatives that enhance and widen access to services for children, young people and their communities.

Training and Supervision

• Attend and successfully complete all academic, clinical and practice-based elements of the training programme.
• Participate in university teaching and fulfil private study requirements.
• Apply learning from the training programme directly to practice.
• Receive and engage with practice tutoring and academic support to meet required standards.
• Prepare and present caseload information within scheduled supervision sessions.
• Respond positively to supervision and implement recommendations in practice.
• Engage in personal development and reflective supervision to enhance knowledge, skills and competencies.

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain professional standards of practice in accordance with employer policies and relevant professional guidance.
• Keep up to date with current recommendations, guidance, research and developments within children's mental health services.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Agree, review and work towards objectives as part of continuing professional development.
• Participate in appraisal and performance review processes.
• Maintain accurate records of continuing professional development activities.
• Attend relevant training, conferences and workshops in support of professional objectives.

General Responsibilities

• Support the collection and reporting of service and workforce data.
• Contribute to the development and promotion of best practice within the service.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Keep up to date with national and local policies relating to children and young people's mental health.
• Ensure all information is processed accurately, securely and in accordance with GDPR, information governance and confidentiality requirements.
• Act with honesty, integrity and professionalism, ensuring official positions are not used for personal gain.
• Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required by service developments and organisational needs.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the detailed job description and main responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Therapeutic Skills Assess and deliver, under supervision, outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions to children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties within the community. Work in partnership with children, young people and families to support the self-management of presenting difficulties. Develop intervention plans and agreed outcomes collaboratively with children, young people and families. Support and empower children, young people and families to make informed choices regarding interventions. Operate from an inclusive values base that recognises and respects diversity. Accept referrals in line with agreed national and local protocols. Undertake accurate assessments of risk to self and others. Adhere to service referral pathways and, under supervision, signpost unsuitable referrals to appropriate services. Escalate cases where needs become more severe or exceed the scope of the service, ensuring safe practice and adherence to service protocols. Deliver evidence-based psychological interventions, primarily guided self-help, through face-to-face, telephone and digital methods. Maintain agreed activity levels, ensuring timely access to services and minimising waiting times. Attend multidisciplinary meetings relating to referrals and children and young people in treatment where appropriate. Maintain accurate and timely records in line with service requirements and utilise outcome measures to inform clinical decision-making. Complete all required data collection and reporting activities. Consider issues relating to education, training, employment and transitions as part of the therapeutic process. Work collaboratively with professionals, families and other agencies involved in care. Support initiatives that enhance and widen access to services for children, young people and their communities. Training and Supervision Attend and successfully complete all academic, clinical and practice-based elements of the training programme. Participate in university teaching and fulfil private study requirements. Apply learning from the training programme directly to practice. Receive and engage with practice tutoring and academic support to meet required standards. Prepare and present caseload information within scheduled supervision sessions. Respond positively to supervision and implement recommendations in practice. Engage in personal development and reflective supervision to enhance knowledge, skills and competencies. Professional Responsibilities Maintain professional standards of practice in accordance with employer policies and relevant professional guidance. Keep up to date with current recommendations, guidance, research and developments within children's mental health services. Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times. Agree, review and work towards objectives as part of continuing professional development. Participate in appraisal and performance review processes. Maintain accurate records of continuing professional development activities. Attend relevant training, conferences and workshops in support of professional objectives. General Responsibilities Support the collection and reporting of service and workforce data. Contribute to the development and promotion of best practice within the service. Maintain a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding legislation, guidance and best practice. Keep up to date with national and local policies relating to children and young people's mental health. Ensure all information is processed accurately, securely and in accordance with GDPR, information governance and confidentiality requirements. Act with honesty, integrity and professionalism, ensuring official positions are not used for personal gain. Undertake additional duties appropriate to the role as required by service developments and organisational needs. Please refer to the attached Job Description for the detailed job description and main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc) R relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis)

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with children and young people

Desirable

• Experience of working in a mental health setting
• Experience of working with safeguarding issues
• Experience of community working

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods, including remote delivery of teaching
• Computer literate
• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams
• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload
• Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships

Desirable

• Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc) R relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis) Experience Essential Previous experience of working with children and young people Desirable Experience of working in a mental health setting Experience of working with safeguarding issues Experience of community working Skills and competencies Essential Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods, including remote delivery of teaching Computer literate Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships Desirable Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St John's Angell Town Primary School

85 Angell Road

London

SW9 7HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St John's Angell Town Primary School

85 Angell Road

London

SW9 7HH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to join the LEO team, in the role of Highly Specialist Psychological Therapist. The role is on a permanent contract, on a part time basis: three days per week (22.5 hours). LEO is a team for people aged 18-65 in Lambeth who have experienced a first episode of psychosis, and as such sits within SLaM's early intervention for psychosis services. This role represents an excellent opportunity for someone to engage in rich and meaningful direct clinical work with clients and their families, as well as further developing existing abilities relating to supervision, leadership and service development.

Main duties of the job

Delivery of individual and family interventions in the context of first episode psychosis, primarily within the framework of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), while drawing on other models and approaches where appropriate, and ensuring that interventions are delivered in such a manner that is both equitable and trauma informed.

-Supporting MDT staff in psychological formulation and case conceptualisation. Contributing to ensuring that the team's work as a whole is psychologically informed where possible, and that psychological perspectives are visible and influential in day to day work at LEO.

-Management and supervision relating to the team's pathway for "low intensity" psychological interventions.

-Supervision of more junior psychology staff, including clinical psychologists in training.

-Contributing in innovative ways to service development in LEO, to ensure that the team continues be informed by new developments in the field and as such remains a reference point for other services of its kind.

About us

LEO is a nationally and internationally regarded team for early psychosis, having been one of the first of its kind in the UK. An enthusiastic and caring multidisciplinary team is comprised of psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, vocational workers, an advanced practitioner and a team leader. A well-established psychology team includes two family interventions therapists. The primary approach for individual therapy in the team is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), while clinicians are encouraged to draw upon a range of evidenced approaches. Given high rates of trauma in psychosis groups, our work is trauma informed throughout. In addition, LEO has a well-established pathway for "low intensity" interventions, ensuring more timely access to therapeutic approaches, and a regular program of therapeutic groups. As a service, we are committed to increasing the accessibility and acceptability of care, and in ensuring that services are delivered equitably.

About the location:

LEO has excellent community links and works alongside other services in Lambeth, which is a diverse, multicultural borough. We are based at 190 Kennington Lane, London, SE11 5DL - a short walk from Vauxhall overground station and Oval or Kennington tube stations, as well as being on several bus routes.

Benefits:

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave
• Work life balance
• Career development
• Car lease
• Accommodation
• NHS discounts

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner) pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8236052

Job locations

190 Kennington Lane

85 Angell Road

London

SE11 5DL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical and Client Care

• Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients within the LEO Service, including individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis.
• Deliver culturally appropriate psychological interventions for clients, families and carers.
• Assess, monitor and manage risk, developing appropriate risk management plans.

Team and Service Contribution

• Contribute to the effective functioning of the multidisciplinary team and promote psychologically informed practice.
• Support the delivery of accessible, inclusive and culturally competent services.
• Challenge discrimination and contribute to equality-focused service development.
• Provide specialist psychological advice and consultation to colleagues and partner agencies.
• Liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals to develop and review care plans.
• Apply research, theory and evidence-based practice to clinical work and service delivery.

Service Development

• Implement policies and procedures and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Participate in projects that support service development and quality improvement.
• Engage service users in the planning and delivery of local services.

Management, Supervision and Training

• Provide clinical supervision and support to trainee and junior psychologists.
• Contribute to recruitment, appraisal and development processes where appropriate.
• Deliver teaching and training to psychology trainees and multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Support the development and sharing of psychological knowledge and best practice.

Information Governance and Research

• Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping, report writing and electronic data management.
• Contribute to audits, service evaluations, outcome measurement and research activities.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based developments within the service.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
• Maintain compliance with HCPC standards, BPS guidelines and Trust policies.
• Keep up to date with developments in psychological practice, legislation and mental health care.

General Responsibilities

• Travel across Trust sites and community settings as required.
• Manage challenging or distressing situations professionally and in line with Trust policies.
• Work flexibly, including occasional late clinics or weekend commitments where required.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the detailed job description and main responsibilities of the role.

Job description Job responsibilities Clinical and Client Care Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and interventions for clients within the LEO Service, including individuals experiencing a first episode of psychosis. Deliver culturally appropriate psychological interventions for clients, families and carers. Assess, monitor and manage risk, developing appropriate risk management plans. Team and Service Contribution Contribute to the effective functioning of the multidisciplinary team and promote psychologically informed practice. Support the delivery of accessible, inclusive and culturally competent services. Challenge discrimination and contribute to equality-focused service development. Provide specialist psychological advice and consultation to colleagues and partner agencies. Liaise with referrers, GPs and other professionals to develop and review care plans. Apply research, theory and evidence-based practice to clinical work and service delivery. Service Development Implement policies and procedures and contribute to service improvement initiatives. Participate in projects that support service development and quality improvement. Engage service users in the planning and delivery of local services. Management, Supervision and Training Provide clinical supervision and support to trainee and junior psychologists. Contribute to recruitment, appraisal and development processes where appropriate. Deliver teaching and training to psychology trainees and multidisciplinary colleagues. Support the development and sharing of psychological knowledge and best practice. Information Governance and Research Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping, report writing and electronic data management. Contribute to audits, service evaluations, outcome measurement and research activities. Support the implementation of evidence-based developments within the service. Professional Responsibilities Participate in regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development. Maintain compliance with HCPC standards, BPS guidelines and Trust policies. Keep up to date with developments in psychological practice, legislation and mental health care. General Responsibilities Travel across Trust sites and community settings as required. Manage challenging or distressing situations professionally and in line with Trust policies. Work flexibly, including occasional late clinics or weekend commitments where required. Please refer to the attached Job Description for the detailed job description and main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oEntry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, or combination of MSc and PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. (A/I)
• oAdditional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for psychosis through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma. (A/I/R)
• oRegistered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. (A/I)

Experience

Essential

• oEvidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in Early Intervention in Psychosis. (A/I)
• oPost-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for people experiencing a first episode of psychosis, and their families (A/I/R)
• oKnowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. (A/I/R)
• oTo deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences.
• oAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oEntry-level qualification in Applied Psychology (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or equivalent, or combination of MSc and PG Diploma in Counselling Psychology) that has been accepted by the HCPC for purposes of professional registration. (A/I) oAdditional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for psychosis through formal post-qualification training (PG Diploma or equivalent), OR a combination of specialist short courses, or an evidenced portfolio of supervised practice-based learning in a specialist area of clinical practice, assessed by an experienced clinical supervisor to be of equal level to a Postgraduate Diploma. (A/I/R) oRegistered with the HCPC as Practitioner Psychologist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the HCPC. (A/I) Experience Essential oEvidence of having worked as a clinical specialist under supervision in Early Intervention in Psychosis. (A/I) oPost-qualification experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. Knowledge and Skills Essential oKnowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological assessments and interventions for people experiencing a first episode of psychosis, and their families (A/I/R) oKnowledge of factors affecting acceptability and accessibility of mental health care. (A/I/R) oTo deliver psychological therapy across cultural and other differences. oAbility to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning and holding team roles.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

190 Kennington Lane

85 Angell Road

London

SE11 5DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

190 Kennington Lane

85 Angell Road

London

SE11 5DL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist/ Cognitive Behaviour Therapist. The Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma (CADAT) is an outpatient psychological therapies clinic which specialises in assessing and treating people with anxiety disorders using CBT. We take great pride in our work and treat local and national patients across a range of severities, to a very high standard.

We are looking for someone with an interest and experience in treating anxiety using CBT. Newly qualified clinicians will be considered and are encouraged to apply. Prospective candidates should be able to demonstrate an excellent academic track record, specific postgraduate training and experience in CBT, and a very good working knowledge of anxiety disorders and how to treat them. We are looking for colleagues who understand the importance of evidence-based treatments, supervision, research, training and dissemination. We are seeking eager, creative and excellent clinicians. Job share, secondments, and part-time working can be considered.

Main duties of the job

To provide, develop and ensure the systematic provision of a highly specialist psychology service to clients with anxiety disorders including specialist assessment, treatment, planning, implementation and monitoring of outcomes. To provide clinical supervision, consultation and training as required. To contribute to service evaluation, research and policy development. To contribute to the clinic's culture of continual improvement, and develop and foster new areas of specialism within the clinic.

About us

The Centre for Anxiety Disorders and Trauma's remit includes the delivery and dissemination of empirically validated cognitive-behavioural treatments for panic disorder, specific phobias, social phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder and body dysmorphic disorder. The clinic provides a model of best practice in the integration of research, development and clinical treatment. Most of the treatments delivered are considered to be at the cutting edge of developments in the field. The clinic is primarily an NHS treatment service for people with anxiety disorders. Some research is also done at the clinic, with a focus on identifying maintaining cognitive factors in anxiety disorders, enhancing the effectiveness of existing cognitive therapies, evaluating how well these programmes generalise, reducing the therapist time required for treatment without loss of effectiveness, developing and implementing effective programmes for training others, and identifying key change processes in cognitive therapy.

Please see the following website for further information:

https://slam.nhs.uk/service-detail/service/centre-for-anxiety-disorders-and-trauma-112/

Job summary

In line with the governments priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the Trainee Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP) role is an exciting opportunity to deliver evidence-based early interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England.

We are seeking to recruit 4graduate level practitioners to provide guided self-helptherapyand parenting interventions. These posts are salaried at NHS Agenda for Change band 4 for a one year post graduate diploma inEducation Mental Health Practicethrough Kings College London.Further intensive supervision and on thejobtraining will be provided by an experienced supervisor within each team.

There will be a strong expectation for trainees to continue in post on successful completion of theone-yeartraining, with a salary increase to NHS Band 5 scale for the second year onwards.

Successful candidates will be employed on a full-time basis within a Mental Health Support Team delivering individual, group and workshop-based mental health interventions within aborough-basedcluster of schools.

The post is currently being recruited to within the existing service structure. The service may be subject to a future procurement process, and any subsequent changes will be managed in accordance with NHS employment policies and relevant legislation.

Main duties of the job

This is a training position post holder will undertake training at Kings College London alongside working in service for CAMHS Croydon MHST.They will be taught to deliver evidence based guided self-help interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties. The post holder will use their newly developed skills to support children and young people who are referred into the service and trainees will receive supervision to support their professional development.

Applicants will need to be ready to start work inearly/mid-January2027and posts cannot be offered to candidates unless they can guarantee this start date.

During training, the post-holders will work under close supervision to gain experience across healthcare and educational settings to enable them to gain the level of competence required to deliver high-quality, evidence-based early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems.

Shortlisted candidates will also need tosubmit an applicationform to KCL for a place on the Diploma inEducation Mental Health Practice. The application form details areattached/linked belowand will need to be completed at the same time as your application for a post.

About us

CroydonMHST is a friendly and supportive team who have developed a close partnership with local schools in providing lowintensity interventions, creating workshops and groups and adapting services to meet the needs of schools, young people and families inCroydon in line with CYP-IAPT principles.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£33,262 to £36,027 a year per annum inclusive HCAs (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Term time hours

Reference number

334-CLI-8219043

Job locations

Christopher Wren House

113 High St

Croydon

CR0 1QG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential

• Qualification: Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc)

OR

• Relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis)

• Strong communication skills
• The ability to work cohesively within small teams
• Motivation to learn and to be challenged
• The ability to use feedback and adapt accordingly
• Good organisational skills
• Experience of working within a mental health setting and / or school pastoral care
• Experience of working with children and an understanding of how to talk with them
• Commitment to using data and relevant measures to assess clinical outcomes

Job description Job responsibilities Essential Qualification: Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc) OR Relevant professional experience in CYP Mental Health/Education/Mentorship (to be considered on a case-by-case basis) Strong communication skills The ability to work cohesively within small teams Motivation to learn and to be challenged The ability to use feedback and adapt accordingly Good organisational skills Experience of working within a mental health setting and / or school pastoral care Experience of working with children and an understanding of how to talk with them Commitment to using data and relevant measures to assess clinical outcomes

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc)

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working with children and young people
• The ability to use feedback and adapt accordingly
• Experience of working with children and an understanding of how to talk with them
• Commitment to using data and relevant measures to assess clinical outcomes

Desirable

• Good organisational skills

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Knowledge of the educational system in England
• Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health
• Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods, including remote delivery of teaching
• Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams
• Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Undergraduate degree, upper second class or above, in Psychology OR related subject (e.g., Psychology, Education, Childhood development, Social Work etc), OR any subject with further training or experience in a relevant field (e.g., Teaching/TA; Learning Support; HCA; Youth Work; Counselling etc) Experience Essential Previous experience of working with children and young people The ability to use feedback and adapt accordingly Experience of working with children and an understanding of how to talk with them Commitment to using data and relevant measures to assess clinical outcomes Desirable Good organisational skills Knowledge and skills Essential Knowledge of the educational system in England Knowledge of children and young people gained through academic study in child development, child wellbeing or mental health Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods, including remote delivery of teaching Ability to study as a self-motivated learner who can formulate their own progress towards learning objectives and negotiate pathways to achievement with supervisory teams Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Christopher Wren House

113 High St

Croydon

CR0 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Christopher Wren House

113 High St

Croydon

CR0 1QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or Psychotherapist within the Richmond and Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol Service (RWCDAS), a specialist NHS addictions service led by SLaM in partnership with WRWU, St Mungo's and CDARS. The service provides trauma-informed care for people experiencing substance misuse, complex trauma, interpersonal difficulties, social exclusion and risk-taking, particularly those facing multiple disadvantage. The postholder will play a key role in delivering a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), providing compassionate, evidence-based and culturally responsive care. Responsibilities include specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention, care planning, outcome monitoring, multidisciplinary consultation, supervision and training of third-sector staff. Opportunities include service development, audit, quality improvement and research to support innovation. You will join a supportive psychology team with strong links to SLaM Addictions CAG and IoPPN. Professional development opportunities include CPD, teaching on MSc and Clinical Psychology Doctorate programmes, leadership in trauma-informed care and supervision. Applications are welcomed from newly qualified and soon-to-qualify Clinical/Counselling Psychologists and psychotherapists. The service is committed to an inclusive, anti-racist culture that promotes equality, diversity, psychological safety, service improvement and innovation.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation and treatment for adults with co-occurring conditions, including trauma, PD, anxiety, depression, OCD and psychosis. Conduct and interpret psychological, neuropsychological and psychometric assessments to inform formulation and care planning. Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions, monitor outcomes and adapt treatment plans accordingly. Implementing appropriate risk management plans. Work autonomously within HCPC, BPS and Trust standards, responsible for clinical decision-making, treatment and discharge planning. Contribute to psychologically and trauma-informed services, supporting care pathways and improving access for socially excluded populations. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively, adapting approaches to meet cultural, sensory and communication needs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to provide integrated, person-centred care. Support service development through audit, research, evaluation and QI, disseminating findings through reports and presentations. Provide consultation, training and clinical supervision to colleagues, assistant psychologists and trainees. Contribute to workforce development and evidence-based practice across mental health and addiction services. Maintain high standards of record keeping, report writing and data management, engage in CPD and ensure services remain inclusive, accessible, responsive to diverse communities.

About us

Richmond and Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol Service (RWCDAS) is part of the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM), within the Addictions Clinical Academic Group. The Trust provides recognised high quality learning and development opportunities as well as offering the chance to be involved in research projects through the Institute of Psychiatry and globally respected Addictions Department. This is a Consortium partnership comprised of We Are With You, St. Mungo's, CDARS and SLaM, with SLaM being the lead agency in this model. This is a cross borough contract since 1st April 2020 with shared leadership and specialist roles as well as local core services. RWCDAS provide an excellent and first class range of drug and alcohol treatment options to residents of the two Boroughs. Our services are busy and dynamic, with a strong recovery focus. We currently operate a core site in Wandsworth and Richmond plus various satellites including in primary care. We in-reach to local hospitals, offer street outreach, and work closely with local stakeholders including social care and mental health. We also have a comprehensive online offer. We are growing an experienced network of volunteers and peer mentors to support treatment delivery. We champion Freedom To Speak Up locally, as well as actively ensuring an inclusive and anti-racist stance within the workplace and the work we do.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-7673871

Job locations

RWCDAS- Richmond and Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol service

Unit 2 Ilex House, 94 Holly Rd, Twickenham, TW1 4HF and St. John’s Therapy Centre, 162 St John’s Hill, Battersea SW11 1SW

London

SW11 1SW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Personal Specification:

Qualifications

Essential Requirements

Entry level qualification in applied psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice in this field (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level/supervised practice/additional training) that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration.

Registered with professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC/APC/BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP.

Desirable Requirements

Additional training in relevant specialist psychological models (CBT, MBT, DBT, CAT, Systemic).

Experience

Essential Requirements

Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in adult mental health (e.g., addictions, homelessness, complex trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders).

Experience of engagement of hard-to-reach clients.

Experience of working with, and addressing, issues of diversity.

Experience of consulting and joint working with other staff.

Desirable Requirements

Experience of specialist work with trauma and complex trauma.

Experience of providing teaching and training to other professional groups.

Knowledge / Skills

Essential Requirements

Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis

Awareness of racial diversity issues and factors affecting access to mental health care.

Specialist and transferable psychological skills and knowledge relevant to work with clients with substance use disorders.

Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision.

Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning.

Highly developed verbal and written communication skills (incl. delivering complex and sensitive information to clients, families and staff).

Desirable Requirements

Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups within own service

Job description Job responsibilities Personal Specification: Qualifications Essential Requirements Entry level qualification in applied psychological therapy/mental health/social welfare profession and demonstrable practice in this field (professional Doctorate, or combination of MSc plus PG Diploma level/supervised practice/additional training) that has been accepted for the purposes of professional registration. Registered with professional body as appropriate to discipline HCPC/APC/BPC/UKCP/BACP/BABCP. Desirable Requirements Additional training in relevant specialist psychological models (CBT, MBT, DBT, CAT, Systemic). Experience Essential Requirements Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in adult mental health (e.g., addictions, homelessness, complex trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders). Experience of engagement of hard-to-reach clients. Experience of working with, and addressing, issues of diversity. Experience of consulting and joint working with other staff. Desirable Requirements Experience of specialist work with trauma and complex trauma. Experience of providing teaching and training to other professional groups. Knowledge / Skills Essential Requirements Doctoral level knowledge of psychological research methodology and complex statistical analysis Awareness of racial diversity issues and factors affecting access to mental health care. Specialist and transferable psychological skills and knowledge relevant to work with clients with substance use disorders. Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner with appropriate level of clinical and managerial supervision. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to effective team functioning. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills (incl. delivering complex and sensitive information to clients, families and staff). Desirable Requirements Consultation skills to work with the multi-professional team or other professional groups within own service

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• UK Professional accreditation (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, etc.)
• Right of abode and work in the UK

Essential and desirable

Essential

• Work experience with this client group
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in adult mental health

Desirable

• Experience of providing teaching and training to other professional groups.
• Post-qualification accreditation in a therapeutic modality relevant to this role

Desirable

Desirable

• Registered psychotherapist

Person Specification Essential Essential UK Professional accreditation (e.g. HCPC, BABCP, etc.) Right of abode and work in the UK Essential and desirable Essential Work experience with this client group Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients with a range of psychological needs of a complex nature in adult mental health Desirable Experience of providing teaching and training to other professional groups. Post-qualification accreditation in a therapeutic modality relevant to this role Desirable Desirable Registered psychotherapist

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RWCDAS- Richmond and Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol service

Unit 2 Ilex House, 94 Holly Rd, Twickenham, TW1 4HF and St. John’s Therapy Centre, 162 St John’s Hill, Battersea SW11 1SW

London

SW11 1SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RWCDAS- Richmond and Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol service

Unit 2 Ilex House, 94 Holly Rd, Twickenham, TW1 4HF and St. John’s Therapy Centre, 162 St John’s Hill, Battersea SW11 1SW

London

SW11 1SW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This post is open to experienced RMNs, mental health social workers or OTs who wish to broaden their work experience and further develop their skills and knowledge in the Croydon Assessment and Liaison team.

Candidates to please be aware that Croydon is currently undergoing a transition into Neighbourhood Centres. As part of this transformation the successful candidates will be subject to role to reallocation to different teams as a result.

We provide a service for people aged 18-65, who live in the London Borough of Croydon. We provide advice on the best treatment and care options available to people who have moderate to severe mental illness, such as anxiety, depression or personality disorder.We work with a team of health and social care professionals including nurses, doctors, and social workers. We also work closely with the patients, their carers and GPs.

Main duties of the job

To work as a highly experienced autonomous practitioner carrying out specialist needs assessments, care planning, implementation and evaluation to a significant number of adults referred to the Croydon Assessment and Liaison Team. The Senior Practitioner will assess and formulate a care plan and offer brief interventions (up to 12 weeks) with mental health service users, signpost to other services and discharge to primary care where appropriate/possible and supervise community practitioners. Communications and Working Relationships: Multidisciplinary Team, other borough teams, external agencies and primary care - daily.

The senior practitioner will support the team leader to ensure service delivery (i.e. meeting target measures, managing staff absences, supervision of junior staff) and provide management cover in the team leaders absence.

About us

Our Values

We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values and our promise to be caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listen and do what I say I'm going to do is at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll be part of something special.

As a Trust we are happy to talk flexible working.

Benefits:

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.
• Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options

• Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
• Accommodation,our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
• NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:

• Croydon Carers parking permit
• Counselling services
• Wellbeing events

Job summary

CAMHS Clinical Specialist (Professionally registered Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, Systemic Psychotherapist, Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, Nurse or Social Worker)

The team provides a service to children and young people with complexneurodevelopmental and /or moderate to severe learning disabilities and their families.Referrals are received from Health including GP and Child Health, Children's Social Care,and Education. Children and young people referred have a range of difficulties includingchallenging behaviour and significant mental health problems. In response we provide assessments and evidence-based interventions/treatment. The post holder will have experience offering evidence based interventions to ideally, neurodivergent children and families. Appropriate training will be provided for the right candidate

Main duties of the job

To provide CAMHS assessments and evidence-based interventions to children referred to the NDT

To contribute to the service's MDT when discussing formulations and treatment plans.

To ensure that all recording and reporting of client contact are accurate, up to date, of good quality and within CAMHS and professional requirement standards of record keeping. To collect & collate information about individual clinical activity on ePJS

To provide support and advise parents/carers through parenting interventions and psychoeducation, as well as offer consultation and advice to their professional networks

- To think creatively, work flexibly and have a range of clinical skills in working alongside others to support a complex range of service users and their network.

To link with other statutory and voluntary agencies and professionals as well as other CAMHS Teams in terms of referrals and joint work. Maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate

About us

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave,we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.

• Work life balance,flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
• Career development,There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
• Car lease,our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
• Accommodation,our staff benefits fromkeyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
• NHS discounts,with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:

• Counselling services
• Wellbeing events
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Childcare vouchers
• Staff restaurants

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£58,133 to £65,261 a year per annum incl. of HCAs pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8198417

Job locations

Kaleidoscope Children Centre

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for the detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities of the role.

Key Result Area 1: Clinical and Client Care

• Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and evidence-based interventions for children, young people, their families and wider networks where complex mental health needs have been identified.
• Deliver culturally appropriate interventions in partnership with service users, carers, families and professional networks.
• Assess, monitor and manage clinical risk, developing and implementing appropriate risk management plans.
• Act as Care Coordinator, taking responsibility for care planning, reviews, coordination of services and multi-agency meetings.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively through direct discussion, written reports and professional consultation.
• Support and promote psychological wellbeing for families and carers.
• Ensure services are accessible, respectful and responsive to the diverse communities served by Southwark CAMHS.

Key Result Area 2: Contributing to Team and Service Functioning

• Contribute to the effective operation of the multidisciplinary team within a psychologically and systemically informed framework.
• Provide consultation, advice and specialist expertise to colleagues regarding family therapy and systemic psychotherapy approaches.
• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver therapeutic interventions.
• Challenge discrimination, promote equality and support the development of culturally competent services.
• Liaise with referrers, GPs and partner agencies to support coordinated care planning and service delivery.
• Lead or participate in network meetings where appropriate.
• Use current research, evidence-based practice and professional knowledge to support clinical decision-making and service improvement.
• Contribute to initiatives supporting families and carers.

Key Result Area 3: Policy and Service Development

• Implement Trust policies, procedures and professional standards within own area of practice.
• Identify opportunities for service improvement and contribute to the development of new initiatives.
• Participate in projects supporting service enhancement and innovation.
• Support consultation and engagement activities with service users to help shape services that reflect community needs.

Key Result Area 4: Resources

• Use Trust equipment, facilities and resources responsibly and efficiently.
• Ensure resources are maintained appropriately and used in line with organisational procedures.

Key Result Area 5: Teaching and Training

• Maintain specialist knowledge and awareness of developments within the professional field.
• Contribute to the development of staff knowledge and skills through teaching, mentoring and professional support.
• Share service evaluation, audit and research findings through presentations and other professional forums.
• Participate in and contribute to multidisciplinary training events across the Trust.

Key Result Area 6: Record Keeping and Information Governance

• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards.
• Produce clear, high-quality reports and correspondence to support clinical care.
• Ensure all information is recorded securely and appropriately, including the use of electronic patient record systems.

Key Result Area 7: Research and Development

• Participate in service evaluations, audits and research activities relevant to service priorities.
• Support the development and implementation of evidence-based practice.
• Use findings from audit and research to improve clinical practice and service delivery.

Key Result Area 8: Professional Standards and Continuing Professional Development

• Participate in regular clinical and professional supervision in line with Trust and professional body requirements.
• Maintain registration and professional standards where applicable.
• Undertake continuing professional development activities and contribute to agreed personal development objectives.
• Keep up to date with developments in clinical practice, legislation, policy and professional guidance relevant to the role.

Key Result Area 9: General Responsibilities

• Travel as required to meetings, community settings, service locations and other Trust sites.
• Follow Trust policies relating to risk management, health and safety, safeguarding and lone working.
• Respond professionally to challenging and emotionally distressing situations, including situations involving risk, abuse or challenging behaviour.
• Participate in Trust-wide support processes and contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive working environment for staff, service users and families.

Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for the detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities of the role. Key Result Area 1: Clinical and Client Care Provide specialist psychological assessments, formulations and evidence-based interventions for children, young people, their families and wider networks where complex mental health needs have been identified. Deliver culturally appropriate interventions in partnership with service users, carers, families and professional networks. Assess, monitor and manage clinical risk, developing and implementing appropriate risk management plans. Act as Care Coordinator, taking responsibility for care planning, reviews, coordination of services and multi-agency meetings. Communicate complex and sensitive information effectively through direct discussion, written reports and professional consultation. Support and promote psychological wellbeing for families and carers. Ensure services are accessible, respectful and responsive to the diverse communities served by Southwark CAMHS. Key Result Area 2: Contributing to Team and Service Functioning Contribute to the effective operation of the multidisciplinary team within a psychologically and systemically informed framework. Provide consultation, advice and specialist expertise to colleagues regarding family therapy and systemic psychotherapy approaches. Work collaboratively with team members to deliver therapeutic interventions. Challenge discrimination, promote equality and support the development of culturally competent services. Liaise with referrers, GPs and partner agencies to support coordinated care planning and service delivery. Lead or participate in network meetings where appropriate. Use current research, evidence-based practice and professional knowledge to support clinical decision-making and service improvement. Contribute to initiatives supporting families and carers. Key Result Area 3: Policy and Service Development Implement Trust policies, procedures and professional standards within own area of practice. Identify opportunities for service improvement and contribute to the development of new initiatives. Participate in projects supporting service enhancement and innovation. Support consultation and engagement activities with service users to help shape services that reflect community needs. Key Result Area 4: Resources Use Trust equipment, facilities and resources responsibly and efficiently. Ensure resources are maintained appropriately and used in line with organisational procedures. Key Result Area 5: Teaching and Training Maintain specialist knowledge and awareness of developments within the professional field. Contribute to the development of staff knowledge and skills through teaching, mentoring and professional support. Share service evaluation, audit and research findings through presentations and other professional forums. Participate in and contribute to multidisciplinary training events across the Trust. Key Result Area 6: Record Keeping and Information Governance Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive clinical records in accordance with Trust policies and professional standards. Produce clear, high-quality reports and correspondence to support clinical care. Ensure all information is recorded securely and appropriately, including the use of electronic patient record systems. Key Result Area 7: Research and Development Participate in service evaluations, audits and research activities relevant to service priorities. Support the development and implementation of evidence-based practice. Use findings from audit and research to improve clinical practice and service delivery. Key Result Area 8: Professional Standards and Continuing Professional Development Participate in regular clinical and professional supervision in line with Trust and professional body requirements. Maintain registration and professional standards where applicable. Undertake continuing professional development activities and contribute to agreed personal development objectives. Keep up to date with developments in clinical practice, legislation, policy and professional guidance relevant to the role. Key Result Area 9: General Responsibilities Travel as required to meetings, community settings, service locations and other Trust sites. Follow Trust policies relating to risk management, health and safety, safeguarding and lone working. Respond professionally to challenging and emotionally distressing situations, including situations involving risk, abuse or challenging behaviour. Participate in Trust-wide support processes and contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive working environment for staff, service users and families.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Postgraduate accredited training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
• Postgraduate accredited training in Systemic Psychotherapy Doctorate level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or First level nursing qualification/registration RMN or RSCN or HV or First level qualification in OT, social work All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration with one of the following statutory bodies: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) , Health Professional's Council (HPC/ HCPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) or The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) .

Desirable

• Training in one or more evidence based trauma intervention
• Specific additional therapeutic modality training and qualification e.g. ABFT, EFT, NVR, DBT, IPT etc.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of working with a wide range of mental health problems commonly seen in CAMHS
• Experience of working with young people who have experienced traumatic events
• Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience.

Desirable

• Experience of using CBT or EMDR
• Experience of working in a culturally diverse innercity area
• Experience of working with issues of risk and safety both physical and relational.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS
• Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to information sharing and confidentiality
• Understanding of and ability to maintain a safe therapeutic environment.
• Ability to provide care that is sensitive to the needs of minoritised ethnic groups
• Ability to work in partnership with service users and carers in the planning and delivery of care

Desirable

• Working knowledge of MHA, MCA and safeguarding children legislation

Person Specification Qualification Essential Postgraduate accredited training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Postgraduate accredited training in Systemic Psychotherapy Doctorate level qualification in Clinical or Counselling Psychology or First level nursing qualification/registration RMN or RSCN or HV or First level qualification in OT, social work All applicants will require a professional training and relevant CAMHS experience in combination with professional registration with one of the following statutory bodies: the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) , Health Professional's Council (HPC/ HCPC), Association of Child Psychotherapists (ACP) or The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) . Desirable Training in one or more evidence based trauma intervention Specific additional therapeutic modality training and qualification e.g. ABFT, EFT, NVR, DBT, IPT etc. Experience Essential Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team Experience of working with a wide range of mental health problems commonly seen in CAMHS Experience of working with young people who have experienced traumatic events Experience that supports working with, and addressing issues of, diversity within local communities. This may have been gained through work, research, volunteering and / or lived experience. Desirable Experience of using CBT or EMDR Experience of working in a culturally diverse innercity area Experience of working with issues of risk and safety both physical and relational. Knowledge and Skills Essential Evidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in CAMHS Knowledge and understanding of issues relating to information sharing and confidentiality Understanding of and ability to maintain a safe therapeutic environment. Ability to provide care that is sensitive to the needs of minoritised ethnic groups Ability to work in partnership with service users and carers in the planning and delivery of care Desirable Working knowledge of MHA, MCA and safeguarding children legislation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope Children Centre

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kaleidoscope Children Centre

32 Rushey Green

London

SE6 4JF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

o We are seeking a motivated and skilled Band 7 clinician to join the Parenting Well with Psychosis Project (PWP), a 3 year partnership funded by the Maudsley Charity as part of their Living Well with Psychosis Programme. This is a new exciting opportunity to make a difference and shape future service deliveryo The PWP project aims to bridge the gap between CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) and Adult Mental Health services by bringing together the Helping Families Team and SLAM's Early Intervention Psychosis teams across Croydon, Lewisham, Lambeth, and Southwark, with the goal of providing integrated care and support for parents with first episode psychosis.o Partnership working with Peer Supporters and lived experience networks in project development, delivery and evaluationo Delivery of evidence-based parenting interventions for parents with mental illness.o Delivery of co-delivered professional training in "Think Family" principles, focusing on the needs of children and young people impacted by parental mental illnesso Deliver specialist parenting group interventionso You will be a compassionate and motivating team member with some supervisory responsibilities of junior colleagueso You will enable staff, service users and carers from diverse backgrounds to flourish by working to contributing to a psychologically safe environment.

Main duties of the job

o To provide a specialist psychological assessment and interventions for parents experiencing mental illness, including psychosis, within the HFT.o Confident and skilled in engaging with parents who are experiencing significant mental health difficulties and are likely to have had significant input from a range of services over a long period of time.o Contribute to creating culturally-sensitive frameworks to ensure Black and other communities are invited to contribute meaningfully to the project.o Ability to create supportive, connected, facilitative, influential and purposeful partnerships with families, colleagues and multi-agencies.o Ability to assess, manage clinical risk, and child and adult safeguarding.o Delivery of specialist co-led parenting group interventionso To promote psychological support for carers (or families as appropriate) of referred clients.o Contribution to service evaluation, audit and researcho Contribute to reporting to Maudsley Charity and Stakeholders.

About us

About Us:

o The Helping Families Team is a multi-disciplinary team within the Centre for Parent and Child Support and N&S CAMHS that provides specialist individual and group parenting interventions to parents who are experiencing mental health difficulties.o Early Intervention Services: The boroughs each have a multi-disciplinary team setup under the guidelines from the National Service Framework for Mental Health. The teams work with adults aged 18-65 years who are experiencing their First Episode of Psychosis. The teams work assertively and intensively with service users and carers for up to 3 years in Croydon, Lewisham and Southwark and 2 years in Lambeth, to promote engagement with the team and treatment, and to facilitate social inclusion and recovery.o The cross-directorate project team will work in partnership with families, communities, colleagues and other agencies.

Job summary

The practitioner in this role will focus on providing day to day clinical oversight and support for the Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHPs), alongside senior leadership.

The role will be working alongside community partners and developing relationships between the MHST and the educational settings where our work is based, and will act as link practitioner for a small caseload of schools. The role will ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the MHST, providing high quality, safe and responsive specialist mental health services to children, young people, parents/carers and professionals provided in accordance with Children and Young People's mental health training principles, in partnership with service users and partner agencies, working as part of a multi-agency system

The post holder may have supervisory responsibility/co-responsibility for EMHP clinicians within the MHST and will also work as part of a senior's team, supporting the Team Leaders and Clinical Service Leads with the new pathway.

The post is currently being recruited to within the existing service structure. The service may be subject to a future procurement process, and any subsequent changes will be managed in accordance with NHS employment policies and relevant legislation.

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Main duties of the job

o To manage a defined caseload of children and young people presenting with emotional health and wellbeing difficulties in schoolso To co-ordinate and deliver individualised care packages / programmes for children and young people and evaluate these programmes, ensuring high standards of practice in accordance with national guidelines and trust policy.o To provide specialist mental health advice, consultation and signposting using an outcome-based triage model to education settingso To demonstrate the ability to work as an autonomous specialist practitioner in relation to their specialist area and in clinic which will include the reading and recording of the clinical observations of each child and the ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of treatment packages.

About us

The MHSTs are a service designed to help meet the mental health needs of children and young people in education settings. They are made up of senior clinicians, CAMHS Practitioners and Education Wellbeing Practitioners (EWPs). They are based across education settings as an additional resource within a whole-system approach to promote resilience and wellbeing, to support earlier intervention, enable appropriate signposting and deliver evidence-based support, care and interventions. The MHSTs is partnered with their education settings to design a bespoke offer, based on a school's individual needs and works with the mental health services that are already in place, such as counselling, educational psychology, school nurses, pastoral care, educational welfare officers, VCSEs, the local authority, including children's social care, and NHS Children and Young People Mental Health Services (CYPMHS).

Our MHST currently works with 14 schools across Croydon. The successful candidate will be employed by Croydon CAMHS and will be expected to liaise with CAMHS teams when appropriate. The MHST deliver emotional wellbeing interventions using Guided Self Help strategies.

Job summary

Join our team as a Criminal Justice Recovery Worker in Wandsworth.

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who wants to change peoples lives? Our services in Wandsworth are looking for a Recovery Worker to join our team, providing high-quality recovery care to a diverse client group. If you are enthusiastic, creative and passionate about helping others, wed love to hear from you.

At Wandsworth, WithYou works closely with the lead provider, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and partners, Phoenix Futures and Way Through providing free and confidential support to adults experiencing challenges with drugs and alcohol. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us

The salary for this role follows a fixed incremental pay scale, this starts at £30,250 per year, rising yearly in line with our salary progression bands, up to £34,900 per year. This includes a £4,000 per year inner London weighting payment.

The closing date for applications is 21st October 2026. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants should submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role.

Main duties of the job

Our Recovery Workers work with our clients to help them to determine what their goals, ambitions and passions are, working with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to get them on the path to recovery. This is an integral role for With You - as a frontline worker, you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities. You will manage an active caseload of service users, connecting quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity.

You will be a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. Were looking for demonstrable experience working within the health, social care or other specialist setting, ideally with those with substance misuse issues. We will provide you with the training and support that you need to develop in your role so whilst experience is preferred it is not essential, please make sure to demonstrate your interest in the position and your transferable skills in your application.

You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively, working as part of a team to ensure a high quality service is maintained. Above all, we are looking for someone who is passionate about what we do, with a positive and engaging approach to our clients and key stakeholders.

About us

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, well be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

Please note that you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, undergo an enhanced DBS check, to be considered for a role at WithYou.

Job summary

Join us as a Recovery Worker in Wandsworth.

Our team are recruiting for a full time (37.5 hours) Recovery Worker to join their team in providing high quality recovery care to a diverse service user group. If you are an enthusiastic and creative individual and are passionate about changing peoples lives for the better, wed love to hear from you.

At Wandsworth, WithYou works closely with the lead provider, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and partners, Phoenix Futures and Way Through providing free and confidential support to adults experiencing challenges with drugs and alcohol. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us here.

As a Recovery Worker, we offer a starting salary of £30,250 per annum. This includes an Inner London Weighting payment of £4,000 per year. For further details please reach out to a member of the recruitment team via [email protected].

The closing date for applications is 14th October 2026. This advert may close early should sufficient applications be received. Please include a cover letter in your application. All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter.

Main duties of the job

As a Recovery Worker you will be providing support and advice to people who are experiencing difficulties due to substance misuse. You will be working within a highly skilled and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary team who will support you in your development and your ability to deliver the best care you can to our clients.

Our Recovery Workers play a vital role in supporting clients to identify their goals, ambitions, and passions. Youll work with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to guide them on their path to recovery. This is an integral role for With You - as a frontline worker, you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities.

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. You will be working 37.5 hours per week between 09:00 - 17:00.

About us

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, well be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

Please note that you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, undergo an enhanced DBS check, to be considered for a role at WithYou.

Job summary

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At Richmond, WithYou works closely with the lead provider, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and partners, Phoenix Futures and Way Through providing free and confidential support to adults experiencing challenges with drugs and alcohol. As a leading charity supporting people with drug, alcohol, and mental health challenges, we operate over 80 services across England and Scotland, providing free and confidential support to more than 100,000 people each year. Find out more about us

The salary for this role follows a fixed incremental pay scale, this starts at £30,250 per year, rising yearly in line with our salary progression bands, up to £34,900 per year. This includes a £4,000 per year inner London weighting payment.

The closing date for applications is 19th October 2026. Please note that this role may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. All applicants should submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role.

Main duties of the job

Our Recovery Workers work with our clients to help them to determine what their goals, ambitions and passions are, working with them to create the best treatment plan for their needs and to get them on the path to recovery. This is an integral role for With You - as a frontline worker, you will deliver continuity of care through effective partnership working, care coordination, delivery of interventions and key work responsibilities. You will manage an active caseload of service users, connecting quickly with the people we support, treating them respectfully and with dignity.

You will be a compassionate and motivated individual, with an exceptional ability to build meaningful relationships. Were looking for demonstrable experience working within the health, social care or other specialist setting, ideally with those with substance misuse issues. We will provide you with the training and support that you need to develop in your role so whilst experience is preferred it is not essential, please make sure to demonstrate your interest in the position and your transferable skills in your application.

You will be highly organised, with excellent communication skills and able to manage your time effectively, working as part of a team to ensure a high quality service is maintained.

This role is a full time role working 37.5 hours Monday - Friday, with the occasional late shifts 11am - 7pm.

About us

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, well be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

Please note that you will be required to provide 3 years worth of references and where applicable, undergo an enhanced DBS check, to be considered for a role at WithYou.

Job summary

The Pharmacy Department is seeking to recruit a Senior Specialist Mental Health Pharmacist to join our friendly, patient-centred team within the Mental Health Urgent Treatment Care Services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated mental health pharmacist to join a dynamic and innovative team committed to delivering and advancing high-quality clinical pharmacy services across the Trust. The post holder will work closely with the Site Lead Pharmacist for Maudsley Hospital to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of Trust-wide quality improvement initiatives and specialist pharmacy services.

We are looking for an individual with a passion for mental health care, strong clinical expertise, and proven leadership skills. The role will focus on improving patient outcomes through effective medicines optimisation, enhancing communication across multidisciplinary teams, and supporting initiatives that help prevent avoidable hospital admissions related to both mental and physical health conditions.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to support and shape prescribing and medicines-related practice. They will be confident in collecting, analysing, and presenting data to inform service development, engage stakeholders, and contribute effectively to Trust meetings and service improvement discussions.

Main duties of the job

• To provide an expert pharmacy service to Mental Health Urgent Treatment Centre (MHUTC) and Place of Safety (POS).o To provide a clinic for patients and carers to discuss medication.o To work with the MDTs to ensure effective and appropriate medicines use.o To improve physical health outcomes for mental health patients, for example by participating in physical health monitoringo To provide medicines-related training to staff on the wards and community teams, as necessary.o To liaise with primary care, acute trusts, CMHTs, HTTs and wards, as necessary.o To implement medicines optimisation programme on the wards and teamso To undertake research and quality improvement projects.o To prescribe medicines to service users within competence and agreed management planso To record and analyse data for agreed outcome measures

About us

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) provide the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK as well as substance misuse services for people who are addicted to drugs and alcohol. We work closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience (IoPPN), King's College London and are part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre. There are very few organisations in the world that have such wide-ranging capabilities working with mental illness. Our scope is unique because it is built on three major foundations: care and treatment, science and research, and training.

SLaM employ around 5000 staff and serve a local population of 1.1 million people. We have more than 230 services including inpatient wards, outpatient and community services. Currently, provide inpatient care for approximately 5,300 people each year and treat more than 45,000 patients in the community in Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark; as well as substance misuse services for residents of Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich.

By coming to work at SLaM, you will gain experience of being part of an organisation with a rich history and international reputation in mental health care. You will have access to professional development and learning opportunities, and have the chance to work alongside people who are world leaders in their field.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£66,274 to £73,496 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs (Inner)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8287810

Job locations

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill, Camberwell, London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To provide an expert pharmacy service to Mental Health Urgent Treatment Centre (MHUTC) and Place of Safety (POS).To demonstrate a high standard of clinical knowledge and a patient-focused approach.

2. To attend and co-ordinate a quality pharmacy service to multidisiplinary ward rounds at the Maudsley.

3. To work in allocated wards and teams to ensure safe and effective use of medicines. This includes adhering to Trust policies, pharmacy procedures, local and national guidelines, and legal requirements.

4. To work with the MDTs to ensure effective and appropriate medicines use.

5. To liaise with primary care, acute trusts, CMHTs, HTTs and wards, as necessary.

6. To be responsible for providing a clinical pharmacy service to groups of patients

a. Ensure effective outcomes of treatment with medicines

b. Support the teams to monitor patients for potential and actual adverse effects of their medicines

c. Support patients after discharge from hospital, which may include telephone consultation or face-to-face follow-up appointments where appropriate

d. Undertake medicines-related consultations with patients and carers

e. Take steps to ensure patients understand the purpose of their medicines and deal with any practical issues that may prevent the optimal use of their medicines.

7. To assess medicine regimes both during enquiry answering and/or through referral, providing highly specific advice to other clinical team members on the management of often complex medicine related issues, such as complex drug interactions, high dose antipsychotic prescribing, unlicensed use of medicines etc.

8. To prescribe medicines within their scope of practice and in line with Trust policy if qualified and registered with the GPhC as an independent pharmacist prescriber.

9. To be able to present information in a suitable format (e.g. written and/or verbal) and style for the target audience. Barriers to effective communication may include learning disability, mental impairment, non-consenting/noncompliant patients, and patients detained under the mental health act who may be violent/aggressive.

10. To prepare and deliver training for clinical staff (e.g. nurses, support workers, junior doctors) on a wide range of medicines-related issues. To provide clinical supervision to a team of pharmacists as part of a group.

11. To support local implementation of Trust Medicines Management Policies within own clinical area, and ensure medicines are handled safely and securely within designated clinical areas.

12. To record and collect data on patient and service outcomes and report these to relevant committees on a regular basis.

13. To demonstrate innovation and extend the boundaries of the profession

14. To participate in and develop quality improvement initiatives, undertake local and national audits, and engage in research and medicines evaluation as required by the Chief Pharmacist

• To participate in any other duties as requested by the site lead pharmacist in keeping within expectations of the grade

16. To participate in the on-call, saturday and bank holiday services

Job description Job responsibilities 1. To provide an expert pharmacy service to Mental Health Urgent Treatment Centre (MHUTC) and Place of Safety (POS).To demonstrate a high standard of clinical knowledge and a patient-focused approach. 2. To attend and co-ordinate a quality pharmacy service to multidisiplinary ward rounds at the Maudsley. 3. To work in allocated wards and teams to ensure safe and effective use of medicines. This includes adhering to Trust policies, pharmacy procedures, local and national guidelines, and legal requirements. 4. To work with the MDTs to ensure effective and appropriate medicines use. 5. To liaise with primary care, acute trusts, CMHTs, HTTs and wards, as necessary. 6. To be responsible for providing a clinical pharmacy service to groups of patients a. Ensure effective outcomes of treatment with medicines b. Support the teams to monitor patients for potential and actual adverse effects of their medicines c. Support patients after discharge from hospital, which may include telephone consultation or face-to-face follow-up appointments where appropriate d. Undertake medicines-related consultations with patients and carers e. Take steps to ensure patients understand the purpose of their medicines and deal with any practical issues that may prevent the optimal use of their medicines. 7. To assess medicine regimes both during enquiry answering and/or through referral, providing highly specific advice to other clinical team members on the management of often complex medicine related issues, such as complex drug interactions, high dose antipsychotic prescribing, unlicensed use of medicines etc. 8. To prescribe medicines within their scope of practice and in line with Trust policy if qualified and registered with the GPhC as an independent pharmacist prescriber. 9. To be able to present information in a suitable format (e.g. written and/or verbal) and style for the target audience. Barriers to effective communication may include learning disability, mental impairment, non-consenting/noncompliant patients, and patients detained under the mental health act who may be violent/aggressive. 10. To prepare and deliver training for clinical staff (e.g. nurses, support workers, junior doctors) on a wide range of medicines-related issues. To provide clinical supervision to a team of pharmacists as part of a group. 11. To support local implementation of Trust Medicines Management Policies within own clinical area, and ensure medicines are handled safely and securely within designated clinical areas. 12. To record and collect data on patient and service outcomes and report these to relevant committees on a regular basis. 13. To demonstrate innovation and extend the boundaries of the profession 14. To participate in and develop quality improvement initiatives, undertake local and national audits, and engage in research and medicines evaluation as required by the Chief Pharmacist To participate in any other duties as requested by the site lead pharmacist in keeping within expectations of the grade 16. To participate in the on-call, saturday and bank holiday services

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MPharm or equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), with mandatory CPD
• Postgraduate certificate/diploma in mental health or pharmacy practice or equivalent

Desirable

• Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or Member / associate member of the CMHP
• Independent prescriber
• Post-graduate leadership / management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in patient-facing pharmacist and clinical mental health roles
• Previous experience in providing urgent treatment care services
• Relevant experience in NHS hospital pharmacy

Desirable

• Previous experience in working in primary care networks or GP practices
• Some management or supervisory experience

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

• Good written and verbal communication
• Good time management with ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Leadership skills
• Empathy and understanding of medication issues facing people with mental health problems and their carers
• Able to communicate effectively with individuals from all agencies and levels, including patients carers and the public

Desirable

• Good computer skills, in particular for completing spreadsheets, graphs and reports
• Ability to collect and analyse outcome data for service evaluation purposes
• Mentorship skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MPharm or equivalent Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), with mandatory CPD Postgraduate certificate/diploma in mental health or pharmacy practice or equivalent Desirable Member of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society or Member / associate member of the CMHP Independent prescriber Post-graduate leadership / management qualification Experience Essential Relevant experience in patient-facing pharmacist and clinical mental health roles Previous experience in providing urgent treatment care services Relevant experience in NHS hospital pharmacy Desirable Previous experience in working in primary care networks or GP practices Some management or supervisory experience Knowledge / Skills Essential Good written and verbal communication Good time management with ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines Leadership skills Empathy and understanding of medication issues facing people with mental health problems and their carers Able to communicate effectively with individuals from all agencies and levels, including patients carers and the public Desirable Good computer skills, in particular for completing spreadsheets, graphs and reports Ability to collect and analyse outcome data for service evaluation purposes Mentorship skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill, Camberwell, London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill, Camberwell, London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Registered Mental Nurse to join the multidisciplinary team at River House MSU. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a specialist forensic inpatient setting, providing high quality, recovery focused care to individuals with complex mental health needs, often alongside offending histories and significant risks.

As a Band 5 RMN, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, promote recovery, manage risk, maintain patient safety, and contribute to a therapeutic and secure environment. Working closely with patients, carers, psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, and other professionals, you will deliver person centred care that promotes dignity, empowerment, and positive outcomes.

The role offers experience in risk assessment, therapeutic engagement, physical health monitoring and safeguarding, while supporting the development of clinical and leadership skills. Applications are welcome from Newly Qualified Nurses, who will benefit from a structured preceptorship programme, and experienced Band 5 nurses looking to develop their career in forensic mental health services.

Important Sponsorship Information: We are unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurses to join our forensic inpatient team. You will provide high-quality nursing care and support the assessment, treatment, and recovery of patients with complex mental health needs, forensic histories, and significant risk factors.

Key responsibilities include conducting mental and physical health assessments, developing and reviewing person-centred care plans, delivering recovery-focused interventions, managing risk, administering medication, and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, and social workers, to support recovery, social inclusion, discharge planning, and transitions to less restrictive settings.

You will also contribute to safeguarding, incident management, service development, quality improvement, clinical supervision, and reflective practice.

This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with individuals with complex mental health needs, personality disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, and forensic histories, while developing your skills and making a meaningful contribution to patient recovery within a supportive team.

About us

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We deliver specialist services in the London boroughs of Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Wandsworth and Richmond.

At SLaM, we value our staff and are committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family, ensuring you feel valued as part of our team.

Our values of being caring, kind, polite, prompt, honest, listening, and doing what we say are at the heart of everything we do.

Key benefits include:

• Generous pay, pension, and annual leave entitlements.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
• Career development opportunities through mentoring, coaching, leadership, and talent programmes.
• Competitive car lease schemes.
• NHS staff discounts with savings at a wide range of major retailers.

Job summary

Is working within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) the next step in your career? Are you looking to work in a team that allows you to feel empowered and proud to be a Nurse? To work in an environment that will allow you to develop and flourish as a practitioner? Then the South London and Maudsley CAMHS Inpatient Units might just be what you're looking for.

We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, across our Adolescent Inpatient Units, general and PICU. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Providing quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients and colleagues. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop - whatever stage of your career you're at; there's always a place for you at SLaM.

Main duties of the job

Existing CAMHS experience is not essential as you will have the opportunity to learn new specialist skills through our excellent learning and development opportunities which will include leadership and managerial skills alongside clinical interventions. It is important to show through your application and interview, what transferable skills and experience you have.

In addition to this we welcome skilled practitioners who would like the opportunity to develop their CAMHS specific skills. These clinicians may come from a variety of professional backgrounds including adult mental health, learning disability and paediatric settings.

As well as our inhouse development programme, we also have our CAMHS Nursing Academy which is a training and development program which is based on the four pillars of advanced nursing practice.

We have vacancies across our adolescent units;o Tyson East 2, Maudsley Hospital (currently based at Bethlem Royal Hospital)o Bethlem Adolescent Unit, Bethlem Royal Hospitalo CAMHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Bethlem Royal Hospital

Bethlem Adolescent Unit and CAMHS PICU based at the Bethlem Royal Hospital and Tyson East 2 will be based in the new Pears Maudsley Centre for Children and Young people once opened (TBC), currently the ward is based on the Bethlem Royal site. PICU cares for some of the most unwell and vulnerable young people requiring secure mental health services in a compassionate, safe and timely manner.

About us

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offerSome of our benefits are highlighted here:

o Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.o Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.o Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmeso Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease carso Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected siteso NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.Other benefits include:o Counselling serviceso Wellbeing eventso Long service awardso Cycle to work schemeo Season ticket loano Childcare voucherso Staff restaurants

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year per annum inclusive of HCAs

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NUR-8295719-SG

Job locations

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working with young people is both challenging and demanding but also incredibly fun and rewarding. Working in CAMHS is an opportunity to work with young people at the start of their mental health journey to help them build a positive outlook for their future.

As a clinical charge nurse you will take a role in planning clinical care, being part of the nursing team to employ your pre-existing clinical skills to help provide a therapeutic and safe environment. You will be an individual who would like to develop skills in an acute mental health setting and possess a calm and contained demeanour. You will develop confidence in assessing risk on a formal and informal basis and be able to balance this effectively with acting in the least restrictive way, fostering a safe yet therapeutic service. You will have a solid working knowledge of relevant legal frameworks i.e. MHA (1983), Capacity Act (2005) and the Children Act (1989).

You must be a qualified RMN, LD or Childrens Nurse with the desire to work in an in-patient mental health setting. It is essential to have an understanding of the challenges that face nurses caring for young people with mental health difficulties today and be able to demonstrate resilience and empathy. Most important to us is that you have a commitment and passion to want to listen and support young people in a variety of creative ways.

Job description Job responsibilities Working with young people is both challenging and demanding but also incredibly fun and rewarding. Working in CAMHS is an opportunity to work with young people at the start of their mental health journey to help them build a positive outlook for their future. As a clinical charge nurse you will take a role in planning clinical care, being part of the nursing team to employ your pre-existing clinical skills to help provide a therapeutic and safe environment. You will be an individual who would like to develop skills in an acute mental health setting and possess a calm and contained demeanour. You will develop confidence in assessing risk on a formal and informal basis and be able to balance this effectively with acting in the least restrictive way, fostering a safe yet therapeutic service. You will have a solid working knowledge of relevant legal frameworks i.e. MHA (1983), Capacity Act (2005) and the Children Act (1989). You must be a qualified RMN, LD or Childrens Nurse with the desire to work in an in-patient mental health setting. It is essential to have an understanding of the challenges that face nurses caring for young people with mental health difficulties today and be able to demonstrate resilience and empathy. Most important to us is that you have a commitment and passion to want to listen and support young people in a variety of creative ways.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing Degree in either; Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse or equivalent

Desirable

• Master's degree
• Certificate in Practice Supervisor Training, Practice Assessor Training, Practice Supervisor or Assessor Training, SSSA-aligned training, or a recognised Mentorship Certificate (or equivalent qualification)

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of relevant Professional and Clinical legislation
• Knowledge of clinical governance and audit
• Experience as a preceptor /mentor

Desirable

• Experience of engaging /supporting clinical research projects
• Experience of delivering training
• Experience of recruitment and selection of staff

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision
• Teaching ability
• Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity
• Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations

Desirable

• Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framework

Other Requirements

Essential

• Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems
• Able to work a flexible 24hr working pattern inluding night shifts and weekends

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing Degree in either; Registered Mental Health Nurse and/or Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse or equivalent Desirable Master's degree Certificate in Practice Supervisor Training, Practice Assessor Training, Practice Supervisor or Assessor Training, SSSA-aligned training, or a recognised Mentorship Certificate (or equivalent qualification) Experience and Knowledge Essential Knowledge of relevant Professional and Clinical legislation Knowledge of clinical governance and audit Experience as a preceptor /mentor Desirable Experience of engaging /supporting clinical research projects Experience of delivering training Experience of recruitment and selection of staff Skills and Attributes Essential Able to provide quality care that is responsive to service user's needs, without close supervision Teaching ability Advocates for all individuals, particularly those with protected characteristics; promotes equality and diversity Resilient: able to cope with difficult interpersonal situations Desirable Problem solving, ability to identify problems, review options and take appropriate action without a predetermined framework Other Requirements Essential Empathy for service users including individuals who have experienced mental health problems Able to work a flexible 24hr working pattern inluding night shifts and weekends

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bethlem Royal Hospital

Monks Orchard Road

Beckenham

BR3 3BX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership journey within CAMHS? Do you want to work in a team where you feel empowered, supported, and proud to make a difference in young people's lives? If so, joining the CAMHS Inpatient Units as a Deputy Ward Manager could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across our adolescent inpatient services, including general and PICU wards. Our patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to create a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes recovery and resilience.

As a Deputy Ward Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the clinical leadership of the ward, ensuring safe staffing, effective care delivery, and a positive team culture. You'll work closely with the Ward Manager and multidisciplinary teams to uphold clinical standards, drive service improvements, and mentor junior staff.

We believe that providing excellent care starts with recruiting exceptional people. We're looking for compassionate, motivated leaders who are ready to go the extra mile for our patients and colleagues. Whether you're stepping into your first leadership role or building on existing experience, we'll support your development through structured training, coaching, and career progression opportunities. At SLaM, there's always a place for you to grow.

Please note vacancy can be closed early once maximum applications received.

Main duties of the job

During this role you will have the opportunity to learn new specialist skills through our excellent learning and development opportunities which will include leadership and managerial skills alongside clinical interventions. It is important to show through your application and interview, what transferable skills and experience you have.

As well as our inhouse development programme, we also have our CAMHS Nursing Academy which is a training and development program which is based on the four pillars of advanced nursing practice.

This oppertunity is based within our CAMHS Bethlem Adolescent Inpatient Unit on the beautiful grounds of the Royal Bethlem Hospital site, based in Beckenham.

About us

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer

Some of our benefits are highlighted here:

• Generous pay, pensions and leave, we offer a comprehensive pay, pensions and leave package which is dependent on the role and length of service.

• Work life balance, flexible working and support a range of flexible options, such as: part-time working and job sharing.
• Career development, There are plenty of opportunities to progress your career and we support your development through a number of programmes such as mentoring, coaching, positive people management, collective leadership and other talent programmes
• Car lease, our staff benefits from competitive deals to lease cars
• Accommodation, our staff benefits from keyworker housing available which is available on selected sites
• NHS discounts, with discounts up to 10% from a variety of well-known retail brands though Health Service Discounts website.

Other benefits include:

• Counselling services
• Wellbeing events
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Childcare vouchers
• Staff restaurants

We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Job summary

We are seeking an Assistant Psychologist to support an innovative project in the roll-out of trauma-informed approaches (TIA) in our adult acute inpatient wards. Many people coming into our inpatient environments have a history of trauma and the experience of being in hospital during a mental health crisis can itself be incredibly traumatic. We are committed to ensuring our wards take a trauma-informed approach to clinical care and to staff support. The successful candidate will work as part of a small MDT supporting this inpatient work across all 4 South London & The Maudsley boroughs. They will support with, delivering interventions and training to staff and service users and with the evaluation of the project's outcomes. The project will support our strategic priorities around anti-racism, building a culture of trust with the communities we serve and providing outstanding mental health care.

Main duties of the job

This role will support the delivery of strategy, stakeholder engagement and implementation of trauma-informed approaches (TIA) and the further development of a trauma-informed culture across adult acute inpatient wards at South London & The Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The post-holder will work flexibly across our inpatient wards in all four boroughs covered by the trusts. They will support the delivery of group-based interventions with staff and service users including skills groups, reflective practice, team formulations and training sessions. They will be involved in audit and evaluation of the project including gathering data, conducting interviews and writing up reports. They will be involved in the gathering of and translation of best practice across the region and nationally to support the strategy underpinning the project. They will support the development of training materials and manuals for use on the wards. They will work closely with colleague across the trust working on the Patient and Carer Race Equity Framework (PCREF) to ensure the strategy encompasses our commitment to anti-racism. We are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage.

About us

This post will sit within the Corporate Psychology & Psychotherapy team at South London & The Maudsley. This small, central team provides support, governance and leadership for Psychological Professionals and staff support across the trust. It is a diverse and experienced team with a warm and supportive culture. The Trauma-Informed Approaches for Adult Inpatient Team is a new initiative and will reach out across the trust and work with multiple ward-based teams within each of the 4 boroughs covered by South London & The Maudsley - Lambeth, Lewisham, Croydon and Southwark. The post will be able to access office-based space at the Maudsley Hospital but will need to travel to and spend time in all 4 borough's inpatient spaces based at the Maudsley, Bethlem Royal and Lewisham Hospitals:

Maudsley Hospital: Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range restaurants. The Corporate Psychology & Psychotherapy team have office space based in Trust Headquarters.

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced pharmacy technician to join our established, friendly, and dynamic medicines management team at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust.

The post holder will support the safe, effective, and timely supply of medicines to patients and end users across the Maudsley Hospital, and will also cover some dispensary services.

Main duties of the job

• To participate in the provision of pharmaceutical care initiatives to ensure the safe, appropriate and cost effective use of medicines.
• To provide safe, timely, cost effective appropriate and high quality pharmaceutical services for patients and staff.
• To act as a role model to junior staff and provide support and training
• To assist in ensuring that key processes and procedures are in place
• To supervise Pharmacy Technicians, Assistant Technical Officers and, where appropriate Pre Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPT)

You will be a registered pharmacy technician with an NVQ level 3 in pharmaceutical sciences or equivalent. You will be an accredited checking technician, although applications will be considered from those who are working towards accreditation. Education and training is encouraged and support is provided by the education and training Chief Technician.

As part of the medicines management team , you will have responsibility for the delivery of a high quality service to both inpatients and outpatients at SLaM. This post provides the opportunity to use your skills providing patient care at ward level, as well as delivering an efficient, technician led dispensary service.

The post involves working alongside our clinical pharmacists providing an integrated delivery of pharmaceutical care initiatives for patients in the Trust to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines.

About us

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust provides the widest range of NHS mental health services in the UK. We are a world leading Trust in research, working closely with the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King's College London. Our services include the Maudsley Hospital, Bethlem Royal Hospital and the Ladywell unit at Lewisham Hospital. We are also part of King's Health Partners Academic Health Sciences Centre.

The pharmacy department provides a clinical and dispensing service to wards and community teams in Croydon, Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham as well as a wide variety of community mental health teams. We provide information about medication to both staff and patients to improve understanding and contribute to evidence-based care.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (Inner)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-CLI-8274327

Job locations

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill, Camberwell / Landor Road

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical Medicines Management service to patients.
• To work as an Accredited Checking Technician and be able to check clinically screened prescriptions.
• To be able to act independently in following department SOPs
• To dispense medication accurately and be able to decide when it is necessary to refer to the Senior Clinical Pharmacists.
• To participate in the provision of patient counselling to patients and their carers
• To participate in the provision of Medicines Reconciliation and PODs service to wards and community units.
• To be carry out stock checks / stock top ups on wards and/or community units.
• To order non-stock items from electronic prescription charts (EPMA) for supply by pharmacy
• To assess and credit returned drugs, following the Pharmacy returns policy
• To provide teaching and support to other health care professionals regarding good dispensing practice, medicine usage and storage, both internally and externally.
• To assist day to day organisation of staff in the dispensary and to facilitate efficient running of service ensuring that procedures relating to good dispensary practice are followed.
• To participate in research and audit undertaken in pharmacy
• To guide and act as a practice supervisor to Pharmacy Assistants, pre-registration pharmacy technicians and Trainee Pharmacists as appropriate in medicines management and dispensary techniques.
• To ensure that the principles of safe and secure handling of medicines are adopted and to take part in quality assurance systems for pharmaceutical services.
• To attend and participate in departmental education and training meetings.
• To maintain a Continuing Professional Development portfolio.
• To communicate clearly and sensitively about patient medication issues both internally and externally.
• To participate in the dispensary cover rota. This includes taking in prescriptions and verify personal details; take a current drug history from the patient or carer to identify any drug allergies, drug interactions or problems with the medication prescribed; to give out patient medication to patients and counsel the patient on their medication to promote concordance. This will include the name of the medication, dosage, common side-effects and administration details including use of devices. In addition, resolve any queries or concerns a patient may have about their medications.
• To provide accurate record keeping of controlled drugs kept in the pharmacy including supplies to wards and departments and orders received into the pharmacy
• To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Director of Pharmacy consistent with the responsibility of the post
• To take part in annual pharmacy stocktake
• To participate in Saturday and Bank Holiday working, when required

Job description Job responsibilities To provide a comprehensive pharmaceutical Medicines Management service to patients. To work as an Accredited Checking Technician and be able to check clinically screened prescriptions. To be able to act independently in following department SOPs To dispense medication accurately and be able to decide when it is necessary to refer to the Senior Clinical Pharmacists. To participate in the provision of patient counselling to patients and their carers To participate in the provision of Medicines Reconciliation and PODs service to wards and community units. To be carry out stock checks / stock top ups on wards and/or community units. To order non-stock items from electronic prescription charts (EPMA) for supply by pharmacy To assess and credit returned drugs, following the Pharmacy returns policy To provide teaching and support to other health care professionals regarding good dispensing practice, medicine usage and storage, both internally and externally. To assist day to day organisation of staff in the dispensary and to facilitate efficient running of service ensuring that procedures relating to good dispensary practice are followed. To participate in research and audit undertaken in pharmacy To guide and act as a practice supervisor to Pharmacy Assistants, pre-registration pharmacy technicians and Trainee Pharmacists as appropriate in medicines management and dispensary techniques. To ensure that the principles of safe and secure handling of medicines are adopted and to take part in quality assurance systems for pharmaceutical services. To attend and participate in departmental education and training meetings. To maintain a Continuing Professional Development portfolio. To communicate clearly and sensitively about patient medication issues both internally and externally. To participate in the dispensary cover rota. This includes taking in prescriptions and verify personal details; take a current drug history from the patient or carer to identify any drug allergies, drug interactions or problems with the medication prescribed; to give out patient medication to patients and counsel the patient on their medication to promote concordance. This will include the name of the medication, dosage, common side-effects and administration details including use of devices. In addition, resolve any queries or concerns a patient may have about their medications. To provide accurate record keeping of controlled drugs kept in the pharmacy including supplies to wards and departments and orders received into the pharmacy To undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Director of Pharmacy consistent with the responsibility of the post To take part in annual pharmacy stocktake To participate in Saturday and Bank Holiday working, when required

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or recognised equivalent
• Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), with mandatory CPD
• ACT (Accredited Checking Technician)
• HEE Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation accreditation or equivalent

Desirable

• Practice Supervisor accreditation
• Supervisory/management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Sufficient post qualification experience
• Hospital Dispensary experience
• Medicines Reconciliation Experience
• Interest and desire to work in Mental Health
• Experience in a clinical based ward team

Desirable

• Supervisory/management qualification or experience
• Experience in Mental Health
• Involvement in specialist projects and/or audit.

Knowledge

Essential

• Good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy systems
• Demonstrable knowledge of medicines management practice and principles

Skills

Essential

• Patient counselling skills
• Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks
• Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office operating systems, software applications

Person Specification Education and Training Essential NVQ Level 3 Pharmaceutical Sciences or recognised equivalent Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), with mandatory CPD ACT (Accredited Checking Technician) HEE Pharmacy Medicines Optimisation accreditation or equivalent Desirable Practice Supervisor accreditation Supervisory/management qualification Experience Essential Sufficient post qualification experience Hospital Dispensary experience Medicines Reconciliation Experience Interest and desire to work in Mental Health Experience in a clinical based ward team Desirable Supervisory/management qualification or experience Experience in Mental Health Involvement in specialist projects and/or audit. Knowledge Essential Good working knowledge of hospital pharmacy systems Demonstrable knowledge of medicines management practice and principles Skills Essential Patient counselling skills Ability to prioritise and organise routine daily tasks Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office operating systems, software applications

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill, Camberwell / Landor Road

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Maudsley Hospital

Denmark Hill, Camberwell / Landor Road

London

SE5 8AZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Commissioning & Contracts Manager to join the South London Partnership (SLP) Complex Care Programme.

This is a senior role with responsibility for supporting the effective commissioning and contract management of complex care services across South London. Working closely with the Head of Commissioning & Contracts, Programme Director and clinical, operational, finance and quality colleagues, you will help ensure services are high quality, responsive and deliver improved outcomes for people with complex mental health needs.

You will work across organisational and borough boundaries, combining strategic commissioning with robust contract management and provider oversight. You will have the opportunity to influence service development, strengthen commissioning arrangements and support the transformation of complex care pathways.

We are looking for an experienced, collaborative leader with strong commissioning and contracting expertise, sound judgement and the ability to build effective relationships across a complex health and care system.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide senior commissioning and contracting expertise across the SLP Provider collaboratives and Complex Care Programme, supporting the full commissioning and contract management lifecycle.

You will lead complex contracting activity, including contract development, negotiation, variations and renewals, ensuring robust governance and oversight. Working with providers and partners, you will monitor quality, performance, activity, outcomes and value for money, identifying risks and underperformance and ensuring appropriate action and escalation.

You will contribute to service redesign, procurement and mobilisation, and lead the development of service specifications, KPIs and performance arrangements. You will build effective relationships with NHS Trusts, ICBs, local authorities and independent and voluntary-sector providers, providing advice and assurance to senior governance forums.

You will also provide leadership and support to the Commissioning & Contracts team, helping to strengthen consistent and effective commissioning and contract management across the programme.

The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility in how and where you work, balanced with the needs of the service. As the role works across the South London Partnership, there will be an expectation to attend meetings and work on-site when required, alongside opportunities for remote working.

About us

The South London Mental Health and Community Partnership (SLP) brings together leading NHS organisations to improve mental health services for over three million people across South London. We are a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Our Commissioning & Contracts team works across multiple organisations, creating a dynamic and supportive environment where teamwork, learning and development are encouraged. You will be joining a team that values professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on making a positive difference to people's lives.

The main base for this role is the South London Partnership (SLP) Hub, currently located at Lewisham Town Hall. This location offers good transport links and access to local amenities. There may be opportunities for hybrid working in line with service needs.

We offer a welcoming and inclusive working culture where staff are supported to grow and develop, and where your contribution will have a real impact on services and outcomes.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£75,328 to £86,114 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

334-NCL-8304722-MU

Job locations

Lewisham Old Town Hall

1 Catford Road

Lewisham

SE6 4RU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Senior Commissioning & Contracts Manager will:

Provide senior commissioning and contract management leadership across SLP Provider Collaboratives and Complex Care.

Lead the development, negotiation, implementation, variation and management of complex contractual arrangements.

Ensure contracts, service specifications, quality requirements and KPIs reflect commissioning priorities and agreed outcomes.

Lead provider performance management, using quality, safety, activity, finance and outcomes data to provide assurance.

Identify contractual and performance risks, ensuring effective escalation, improvement and remedial action.

Lead and support commissioning, procurement, service redesign and mobilisation of new services and pathways.

Develop commissioning strategies and support implementation of new models of care.

Work collaboratively with NHS Trusts, ICBs, local authorities, providers and system partners.

Provide reports, advice and assurance to senior programme and governance forums.

Promote value for money, quality, equality, patient safety and improved service-user outcomes.

Provide leadership and development to the Commissioning & Contracts team.

Deputise for the Head of Commissioning & Contracts as required.

Job description Job responsibilities The Senior Commissioning & Contracts Manager will: Provide senior commissioning and contract management leadership across SLP Provider Collaboratives and Complex Care. Lead the development, negotiation, implementation, variation and management of complex contractual arrangements. Ensure contracts, service specifications, quality requirements and KPIs reflect commissioning priorities and agreed outcomes. Lead provider performance management, using quality, safety, activity, finance and outcomes data to provide assurance. Identify contractual and performance risks, ensuring effective escalation, improvement and remedial action. Lead and support commissioning, procurement, service redesign and mobilisation of new services and pathways. Develop commissioning strategies and support implementation of new models of care. Work collaboratively with NHS Trusts, ICBs, local authorities, providers and system partners. Provide reports, advice and assurance to senior programme and governance forums. Promote value for money, quality, equality, patient safety and improved service-user outcomes. Provide leadership and development to the Commissioning & Contracts team. Deputise for the Head of Commissioning & Contracts as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in commissioning, contracting, healthcare management or a related field.
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to senior commissioning and contract management.

Experience

Essential

• oSubstantial experience of commissioning and/or contract management within the NHS, public sector or a comparably complex health and care environment.
• oExperience of developing, negotiating, implementing, varying and managing complex contracts.
• oExperience of provider performance management using quality, safety, activity, finance and outcomes information.
• oExperience of identifying and managing contractual or performance risks, including escalation and improvement action.
• oExperience of service redesign, procurement and/or mobilisation of services or pathways.
• oExperience of working collaboratively across organisational boundaries with senior stakeholders.

Knowledge/skills

Essential

• Strong knowledge of the commissioning and contract management lifecycle and NHS contractual arrangements.
• Strong knowledge of the NHS Contracts.
• Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to interpret quality, safety, activity, finance and outcomes information and translate it into action.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant experience in commissioning, contracting, healthcare management or a related field. Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to senior commissioning and contract management. Experience Essential oSubstantial experience of commissioning and/or contract management within the NHS, public sector or a comparably complex health and care environment. oExperience of developing, negotiating, implementing, varying and managing complex contracts. oExperience of provider performance management using quality, safety, activity, finance and outcomes information. oExperience of identifying and managing contractual or performance risks, including escalation and improvement action. oExperience of service redesign, procurement and/or mobilisation of services or pathways. oExperience of working collaboratively across organisational boundaries with senior stakeholders. Knowledge/skills Essential Strong knowledge of the commissioning and contract management lifecycle and NHS contractual arrangements. Strong knowledge of the NHS Contracts. Highly developed analytical skills with the ability to interpret quality, safety, activity, finance and outcomes information and translate it into action.

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

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lewisham Old Town Hall

1 Catford Road

Lewisham

SE6 4RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lewisham Old Town Hall

1 Catford Road

Lewisham

SE6 4RU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the South London Partnership (SLP) Commissioning & Contracts Team as a Contracts Manager. This role is ideal for an experienced NHS commissioning or contract management professional who enjoys working across organisational boundaries to improve services and patient outcomes.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of complex NHS contracts, developing strong relationships with commissioners, providers and operational teams, and ensuring contractual, financial and quality requirements are achieved. Working across specialised mental health services, you will play a key role in supporting service transformation, performance management and contract delivery while ensuring compliance with NHS Standard Contract requirements and national policy.

We are committed to get the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. For this role, we offer career pathways to Commissioning & Contracts. In addition, we offer ongoing training and development in Commissioning & Contracts.

Main duties of the job

As Contracts Manager, you will lead the day-to-day management of a portfolio of commissioning and provider contracts across the South London Partnership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full contract lifecycle, including development, mobilisation, variations and annual negotiations.
• Leading contract monitoring meetings and working with providers and commissioners to improve performance.
• Monitoring quality, activity, finance and KPIs, ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing contractual advice and identifying financial, contractual and operational risks.
• Supporting procurement, commissioning, service redesign and mobilisation projects.
• Preparing reports and briefings for senior managers and governance groups.
• Maintaining accurate contract records and supporting continuous improvement.

You will need strong analytical, negotiation, communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced NHS environment.

About us

The South London Partnership (SLP) Commissioning & Contracts Team is responsible for commissioning, contract management and assurance across the Provider Collaborative Programme and the Complex Care Programme, overseeing some of the most specialised mental health services in the NHS. Working closely with NHS England, Integrated Care Boards, Provider Collaboratives, NHS Trusts and independent providers, we help ensure services are safe, effective, high quality and deliver the best possible outcomes for patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing, supportive team where no two days are the same. We operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing complex contracts, supporting service transformation and responding to evolving NHS priorities. The role offers plenty of challenge, requiring strong relationship management, sound judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities.

We are proud of our strong team spirit and collaborative culture. We support one another, share knowledge and celebrate success, creating an environment where everyone is encouraged to develop professionally and contribute new ideas.

The role is based at Lewisham Town Hall, with excellent transport links and opportunities for flexible and hybrid working where service needs allow.