Job summary

The Department of Clinical Health Psychology (South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust) has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Clinical Psychologist to come and join our well established and supportive team based in Stratford upon Avon. This full-time post is split between the Clinical Health Psychology service and our specialist Pain Management Psychology service.

Both services provides a range of psychologically informed, evidence-based interventions to alleviate distress and promote psychological wellbeing for the people of South Warwickshire who may be struggling with their chronic pain and/or physical health condition. In the specialist pain management service this valued role involves working as part of the multidisciplinary team. In the Clinical Health Psychology service, work may also include supporting staff with work-related issues, and through consultation and supervision.

We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist with an interest in working with people in a physical health setting. Whilst experience of working within physical health is ideal we would love to hear about other relevant experience too.Applications from newly qualified psychologists interested in a band 7 preceptorship are also welcome.

The post will be based at our department at Stratford Healthcare and will involve both face to face and remote working. Some work will also necessitate travel to Warwick Hospital and other locations across the patch.

Main duties of the job

Development and provision of high quality specialised clinical psychology input and advice to patients and staff working in the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust.

To provide specialist clinical health psychology assessment and therapy to patients. To provide advice and consultation on patient care to colleagues and carers. To utilise research skills for audit, service development and research.

To work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise individual responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice within the role. To support workforce development by offering training and supervision as required

About us

Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4th in the country for recommended place to work.

We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.Our values can be summed up in one sentence. We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Throughout the recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you demonstrate these values and how they impact on your work. It doesn't matter what role you do, whether it is patient facing or not, we are all working in the same way with our values at the core.

As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion we encourage all applicants to complete a short survey. This can be accessed via the link below:

https://forms.office.com/e/ahWY3eAGM2

We appreciate you completing the survey.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum (preceptorship available)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

203-SS1228

Job locations

Stratford Healthcare

Building 1, 2nd Floor, Arden Street

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Clinical:

To provide specialist psychological assessments requiring advance theoretical and practical knowledge to patients with a broad range of potential difficulties e.g., fatigue, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues. This will be based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, specialist knowledge within oncology/ palliative care, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members, staff and others who may be involved in the patients care.

To formulate and implement highly specialist psychological intervention plans for the formal treatment and/or management of a patients physical and psychological health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients difficulties employing evidence-based methods of efficacy.

To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, including members of staff, carers, families and groups, within and across teams, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses.

To evaluate and decide on treatment options utilising physical and psychological theoretical and therapeutic models (e.g., systemic, cognitivebehavioural therapy, CFT, ACT) and highly complex factors, based on past psychological and mental health history and ongoing psychological developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group.

To decide upon appropriate courses of action (consulting as appropriate with supervisor / peers) and exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of patients whose problems are managed by psychologically based treatment plans according to a professional code of conduct.

To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to a patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan.

To facilitate a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all patients of the project.

To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management.

To act as care co-ordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating the planning and review of case conferences, advising on psychological management and reviewing psychological care for the individual with their family, carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care.

To communicate complex information in a highly developed, skilled and sensitive manner (respectful of patient confidentiality as appropriate) concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of patients and their families/carers. This is to include situations that may present with hostility and high emotion or that involve overcoming major barriers to acceptance, and to monitor and review progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care.

To provide clinical assessment and therapy which will involve sitting still for substantial periods of time requiring intense concentration, exposure to aggression and highly emotive or distressing situations. To work face-to-face without staff nearby, with any associated risk of dealing with people with mental health problems such as aggression and self-neglect.

To provide advice, support, supervision, training and development to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the team.

To have an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical health psychology services provided by the NHS and other agencies for patients with a broad range of health difficulties

Teaching, Training, and Supervision:

To design, facilitate and help evaluate teaching of psychologically related workshop sessions to groups of patients on topics such as fatigue, selfesteem/ confidence, anxiety management, depression, managing difficult conversations, impact on relatives/relationships, adjustment to Illness.

Contribute to the analysis and preparation of reports following evaluation of service provided.

Contribute to the dissemination of results at meetings, conferences and through reports.

To advise/support/provide professional and clinical supervision members of the team using psychologically based skills to enable development of necessary clinical skills, knowledge and competencies. (21/388) Band 8a Clinical Health Psychologist May 2021

To provide advice, consultation, training and supervision, to other members of the team, for their provision of psychologically based intervention to help improve patients functioning.

To continue with the development (and recording) of acquiring highly specialist experience and skills relevant to areas of interest in clinical psychology and/or the service through protected CPD (as agreed with the professional psychology manager following BPS/DCP guidelines up to two sessions per month).

To undertake and continue developing skills in the teaching of psychologically related workshops to health professional colleagues covering a range of related clinical topics on an individual or group basis (e.g. Communication Skills, Boundaries, Management of psychological distress).

In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical professional supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines from a more senior clinical psychologist.

Management, Recruitment, Policy and Service Development:

To participate as a senior clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of a high quality, responsive and accessible service.

To be aware of relevant government policies, reports, National Service Frameworks and clinical guidelines in relation to the development of the service.

To participate as a clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit.

To support the working practices of clinical and non-clinical staff (students and postgraduates) within the framework of the service policies and procedures.

To participate, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing process as a member of the interview panel for assistant clinical psychologists.

Job description Job responsibilities Knowledge, Skills and Experience Clinical: To provide specialist psychological assessments requiring advance theoretical and practical knowledge to patients with a broad range of potential difficulties e.g., fatigue, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues. This will be based upon the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of complex data from a variety of sources including self-report measures, rating scales, specialist knowledge within oncology/ palliative care, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members, staff and others who may be involved in the patients care. To formulate and implement highly specialist psychological intervention plans for the formal treatment and/or management of a patients physical and psychological health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework of the patients difficulties employing evidence-based methods of efficacy. To be responsible for implementing a range of psychological interventions for individuals, including members of staff, carers, families and groups, within and across teams, adjusting and refining psychological formulations drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses. To evaluate and decide on treatment options utilising physical and psychological theoretical and therapeutic models (e.g., systemic, cognitivebehavioural therapy, CFT, ACT) and highly complex factors, based on past psychological and mental health history and ongoing psychological developmental processes that have shaped the individual, family or group. To decide upon appropriate courses of action (consulting as appropriate with supervisor / peers) and exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the assessment, treatment and discharge of patients whose problems are managed by psychologically based treatment plans according to a professional code of conduct. To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to a patients formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. To facilitate a psychologically based framework of understanding and care to the benefit of all patients of the project. To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual patients and to provide advice to other professions on psychological aspects of risk assessment and risk management. To act as care co-ordinator, where appropriate, taking responsibility for initiating the planning and review of case conferences, advising on psychological management and reviewing psychological care for the individual with their family, carers, referring agents and others involved the network of care. To communicate complex information in a highly developed, skilled and sensitive manner (respectful of patient confidentiality as appropriate) concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of patients and their families/carers. This is to include situations that may present with hostility and high emotion or that involve overcoming major barriers to acceptance, and to monitor and review progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care. To provide clinical assessment and therapy which will involve sitting still for substantial periods of time requiring intense concentration, exposure to aggression and highly emotive or distressing situations. To work face-to-face without staff nearby, with any associated risk of dealing with people with mental health problems such as aggression and self-neglect. To provide advice, support, supervision, training and development to facilitate the effective and appropriate provision of psychological care by all members of the team. To have an advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical health psychology services provided by the NHS and other agencies for patients with a broad range of health difficulties Teaching, Training, and Supervision: To design, facilitate and help evaluate teaching of psychologically related workshop sessions to groups of patients on topics such as fatigue, selfesteem/ confidence, anxiety management, depression, managing difficult conversations, impact on relatives/relationships, adjustment to Illness. Contribute to the analysis and preparation of reports following evaluation of service provided. Contribute to the dissemination of results at meetings, conferences and through reports. To advise/support/provide professional and clinical supervision members of the team using psychologically based skills to enable development of necessary clinical skills, knowledge and competencies. (21/388) Band 8a Clinical Health Psychologist May 2021 To provide advice, consultation, training and supervision, to other members of the team, for their provision of psychologically based intervention to help improve patients functioning. To continue with the development (and recording) of acquiring highly specialist experience and skills relevant to areas of interest in clinical psychology and/or the service through protected CPD (as agreed with the professional psychology manager following BPS/DCP guidelines up to two sessions per month). To undertake and continue developing skills in the teaching of psychologically related workshops to health professional colleagues covering a range of related clinical topics on an individual or group basis (e.g. Communication Skills, Boundaries, Management of psychological distress). In common with all clinical psychologists, to receive regular clinical professional supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines from a more senior clinical psychologist. Management, Recruitment, Policy and Service Development: To participate as a senior clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of a high quality, responsive and accessible service. To be aware of relevant government policies, reports, National Service Frameworks and clinical guidelines in relation to the development of the service. To participate as a clinician in the development, evaluation and monitoring of the teams operational policies and services, through the deployment of professional skills in research, service evaluation and audit. To support the working practices of clinical and non-clinical staff (students and postgraduates) within the framework of the service policies and procedures. To participate, as appropriate, in the shortlisting and interviewing process as a member of the interview panel for assistant clinical psychologists.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS.

Desirable

• Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.
• Experience of working within a physical health setting.
• Experience and expertise in developing, facilitating and evaluating patient groups, with awareness of group dynamics.

Desirable

• Experience of working with children and families in a physical healthcare setting.
• Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other Professional and non-professional groups.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS
• Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.).

Desirable

• High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies.
• Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health.

Personal

Essential

• Ability to approach the therapeutic work with compassion and empathy.
• Ability through these qualities to form good therapeutic alliance where appropriate.
• Ability to work well within a team

Other

Essential

• Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
• Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
• Must have own transport

Desirable

• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Doctoral level training in clinical psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. Desirable Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology. Experience Essential Experience of psychological assessment and treatment of clients across the full range of care settings, including outpatient, community, primary care and inpatient settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse. Experience of working within a physical health setting. Experience and expertise in developing, facilitating and evaluating patient groups, with awareness of group dynamics. Desirable Experience of working with children and families in a physical healthcare setting. Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts. Skills Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other Professional and non-professional groups. Doctoral level knowledge of research methodology, research design and complex, multivariate data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of psychology. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, people with additional disabilities etc.). Desirable High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies. Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and mental health. Personal Essential Ability to approach the therapeutic work with compassion and empathy. Ability through these qualities to form good therapeutic alliance where appropriate. Ability to work well within a team Other Essential Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Must have own transport Desirable Experience of working within a multicultural framework.

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

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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 Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratford Healthcare

Building 1, 2nd Floor, Arden Street

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratford Healthcare

Building 1, 2nd Floor, Arden Street

Stratford upon Avon

CV37 6NQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Community Rehabilitation Service is an award-winning service provided by Second Step in partnership with Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust and Missing Link. Shaped by people who have used mental health services, the Community Rehabilitation Service gives people the support they need to achieve their hopes and goals. We are passionate about recovery and the service is psychologically informed.

Main duties of the job

In your role as Assistant Night Recovery Navigator you will work collaboratively with people with long-term mental health and complex needs. Using a client-centred approach, and working collaboratively with a multi-professional team, delivering social and clinical interventions tailored to individuals cultural and social needs. Part of your role is to support service users to have a healthy sleep hygiene, creating a calm, safe environment in the house, offering emotional support to service users and managing risks. Were looking for a permanent Night Assistant Recovery Navigator to work 3 waking nights per week. This can be either as part of the rota or working regular nights to be confirmed on appointment. The Service has 10 rooms and is open 24/7 Monday to Sunday. The waking night shift is 21:00 to 09:30 with an hours break. Contact us if you are interested in joining our committed and enthusiastic team.

About us

Second Step is a leading mental health charity in the Southwest offering housing, support and hope to people with mental health and support needs. Our vision is that we believe in a world where everyone affected by mental health problems can create a positive future. We promote mental health and wellbeing by supporting people and communities to build brighter futures.

Job summary

We are looking to recruit experienced Health Care Assistants at Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust (FHFT) who are currently working in the UK in a Healthcare setting. We have a range of Health Care Assistant (HCA) vacancies across our clinical directorates on our Frimley Park Hospital site.

We are looking for compassionate, caring healthcare workers who strive to deliver high quality care to patients. This will be a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others at FHFT. For the right candidate who can deliver the values of FHFT, we will support and develop your career and help you grow to become the best HCA you aspire to be.

Please note this is a front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required. Please do not use AI software for completion of your application for this role.

You currently must be in the UK and have current experience of working in a UK Healthcare setting as an HCA.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Assistant, you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Nursing Associate. You will be primarily assisting the nursing team with care of the patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the department.

As a member of the ward/department team you will always support clinically your registrant colleagues and act in the best interest of patients. With this role we expect that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and values others' beliefs whilst delivering clinical care. This is a clinical front facing role where excellent customer care skills are expected to be delivered to patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues.

You will need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail. In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of healthcare professionals - working alongside a reliable and friendly team.

You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.

When joining Frimley Health, we can offer you a supportive working environment as well as training and development to meet your needs. If you have an interest in providing exceptional patient care as well as developing your clinical knowledge and skills, then please apply via this vacancy.

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for Apprenticeship (for those eligible for Apprenticeships). This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar Healthcare qualification.

Job summary

To provide clinical leadership within the Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS) in accordance with agreed service and directorate objectives and operating procedures. The post holder will provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation, intervention, consultation and risk management for individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism who present with complex trauma, offending behaviour and forensic risk. The post holder will also contribute to service development, research, audit, supervision, teaching and professional leadership within the service.

Main duties of the job

30 Hours - Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS), Doncaster7.5 Hours - Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT), North Lincolnshire

A Unique Opportunity Across Two Specialist Forensic ServicesRotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Practitioner Psychologist (Forensic or Clinical) to provide leadership and specialist psychological expertise across two established forensic services.

Within FOLS, you will support people with learning disabilities and/or autism who present with complex trauma, offending behaviours and forensic risks. Within SCFT, you will work with individuals affected by mental illness and/or personality disorder who have offended, or who present a risk of offending and causing harm to themselves or others.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence clinical practice, support multidisciplinary teams and help shape the future of specialist forensic services across Doncaster and North Lincolnshire.

The Role

You will:

• Provide highly specialist psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and risk management.
• Offer expert consultation and advice to multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
• Lead on complex forensic and clinical cases across both services.
• Supervise and support psychology colleagues, trainees and wider team members.
• Contribute to service development, research, audit and innovation.
• Help develop psychologically informed approaches that improve outcomes and reduce risk.

About us

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:

https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:

https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:

https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8b

Salary

£66,582 to £77,368 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

376-DCGM-0354

Job locations

2 Jubilee Close

Tickhill Hospital Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Job description Job responsibilities Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Post-graduate training in forensic or clinical psychology (as accredited by the BPS and HCPC) with registration as a Practitioner Psychologist.

Desirable

• Post-doctoral training in additional specialised areas of psychological practice e.g. risk assessment, autism, personality disorder, substance dependence etc.

Experience

Essential

• Assessed experience of working as a qualified forensic or clinical psychologist for a minimum of six years, including at least 3 years post qualification experience within learning disability, working with clients with 'forensic' needs, either in secure or non-secure settings.
• Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, inpatient, custodial, and residential care settings including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse
• Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multi -disciplinary care plan.
• Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision. Doctoral level knowledge of forensic or clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology.
• Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of applied psychology. Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the patient group and mental health.
• Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS.
• Formal training in supervision of other psychologists.

Desirable

• Experience of professional management of qualified and pre-qualified psychologists.
• Experience of multi professional management of teams or services within the designated specialty.
• Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.
• Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies.

Skills

Essential

• Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration
• A high-level ability to communicate effectively at both a written and oral level complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS.
• Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups
• Enthusiasm for a broad range of psychological phenomena, an interest in models of service delivery, and an ability to articulate the value added by forensic or clinical psychology services within the context of multi-disciplinary mental health services.
• Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.

Desirable

• Record of having published in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books.
• Experience of working within a multicultural framework.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills
• A commitment to the evaluation of services, enthusiasm for both multiprofessional and uni-professional audit, and a wish to continue to develop expertise in the service area.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Post-graduate training in forensic or clinical psychology (as accredited by the BPS and HCPC) with registration as a Practitioner Psychologist. Desirable Post-doctoral training in additional specialised areas of psychological practice e.g. risk assessment, autism, personality disorder, substance dependence etc. Experience Essential Assessed experience of working as a qualified forensic or clinical psychologist for a minimum of six years, including at least 3 years post qualification experience within learning disability, working with clients with 'forensic' needs, either in secure or non-secure settings. Experience of working with a wide variety of patient groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, inpatient, custodial, and residential care settings including maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multi -disciplinary care plan. Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision. Doctoral level knowledge of forensic or clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology. Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of applied psychology. Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the patient group and mental health. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS. Formal training in supervision of other psychologists. Desirable Experience of professional management of qualified and pre-qualified psychologists. Experience of multi professional management of teams or services within the designated specialty. Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts. Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialised psychological therapies. Skills Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration A high-level ability to communicate effectively at both a written and oral level complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to patients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS. Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups Enthusiasm for a broad range of psychological phenomena, an interest in models of service delivery, and an ability to articulate the value added by forensic or clinical psychology services within the context of multi-disciplinary mental health services. Ability to identify, and employ, as appropriate, clinical governance mechanisms for the support and maintenance of clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Desirable Record of having published in peer reviewed or academic or professional journals and/or books. Experience of working within a multicultural framework. Ability to demonstrate leadership and management skills A commitment to the evaluation of services, enthusiasm for both multiprofessional and uni-professional audit, and a wish to continue to develop expertise in the service area.

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

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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

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

2 Jubilee Close

Tickhill Hospital Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT

Address

2 Jubilee Close

Tickhill Hospital Site

Doncaster

DN4 8QN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This post is 37.5 Hours per week.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Pharmacy Department at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust as a Pharmacy Invoicing and Procurement Senior Assistant Technical Officer (ATO). This is an ideal role for an organised, motivated and detail-oriented individual who enjoys working with financial information, procurement systems and suppliers whilst supporting the delivery of safe and effective patient care. The post is based within the Pharmacy Procurement and Stores Team and plays a vital role in ensuring medicines are purchased efficiently, suppliers are paid accurately and stock is available when patients need it.You will join a forward-thinking Pharmacy team that places patient care, continuous improvement and staff wellbeing at the heart of everything it does.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with pharmacy, finance and procurement colleagues, the successful candidate will be responsible for processing medicine orders and invoices, resolving supplier queries, monitoring stock levels and supporting the day-to-day management of pharmacy purchasing activities. The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong numerical skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy healthcare environment. You will liaise regularly with suppliers, wholesalers, finance teams and healthcare professionals to ensure medicines are supplied in a timely and cost-effective manner whilst maintaining compliance with Trust policies and financial procedures.This is a varied and rewarding position that offers the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge of NHS medicines procurement, stock control and financial processes. The role is ideally suited to someone with administrative, procurement, invoicing or finance experience who is looking to build a long-term career within NHS Pharmacy. Full training will be provided, including the use of pharmacy stock management and ordering systems, enabling the successful applicant to develop valuable skills within a supportive and experienced team environment.If you have excellent organisational skills, a keen eye for detail and a desire to contribute to the efficient delivery of pharmacy services, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility.GOV.UK www.gov.uk

All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-26-07-031a

Job locations

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

ROTHERHAM

South Yorkshire

S60 2ud

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Has a good attendance record; Reliable, punctual, honest and conscientious

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English at GCSE grade C/4or above or equivalent
• IT skills and Training (e.g. MS Office)
• Interpersonal Skills

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science
• Supervisory management

Knowledge

Essential

• To maintain own knowledge base and remain up to date with current issues

Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda?

Essential

• Box below (essential criteria) - If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application

Person Specification Experience Essential Has a good attendance record; Reliable, punctual, honest and conscientious Qualifications Essential Maths and English at GCSE grade C/4or above or equivalent IT skills and Training (e.g. MS Office) Interpersonal Skills Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Pharmaceutical Science Supervisory management Knowledge Essential To maintain own knowledge base and remain up to date with current issues Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda? Essential Box below (essential criteria) - If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application

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

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

ROTHERHAM

South Yorkshire

S60 2ud

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

ROTHERHAM

South Yorkshire

S60 2ud

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Help shape brighter futures for children and young people at Hockley House.

Hockley House is a pioneering new children's home in Romsey for young people aged 12-18 with complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. As Hampshire's first residential home to bring together social care, healthcare and education in one setting, we're helping children build stability, resilience and brighter futures through intensive, trauma-informed support.

Joining Hockley House as a Support Worker is a rare opportunity to be part of a brand-new service. Working alongside residential, health and education professionals, you'll help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can build confidence, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do

• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, young people, families and professionals.
• Provide high-quality physical, emotional and practical support in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, life skills and personal development.
• Contribute to care plans, maintain accurate records and prepare reports for families and professional agencies.
• Promote safeguarding and wellbeing through effective risk assessment and safe working practices.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic care and support plans.

About us

Hockley House is proud to be rated Good in all areas by Ofsted, demonstrating our commitment to delivering high-quality care and support. This achievement reflects the dedication of our team and the strong, positive culture we have built together. Our Ofsted rating provides external recognition of the good practice that takes place every day, giving staff the confidence that they are part of a service that is respected and making a real difference. If you are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive, professional, and forward-thinking organisation, Hockley House is a great place to work, develop your career, and help transform lives.

As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of vulnerable children

• Career development: Receive a one-off payment of £500 upon successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if you don't already hold it)
• Supportive environment: Join an inclusive, friendly and collaborative team that values and supports one another
• Employee support: Access Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 support, wellbeing resources, and legal and financial advice
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Our service operates all year round 24/7 and your shift pattern will include some bank holidays, weekends and sleep in duties. Enhancements are paid

Job summary

Guide Post Medical Group is pleased to announce the offer of a Data Administrator post at the practice.

The role of the practice Data Administrator is to ensure effective and efficient handling of patient information.

You will be well supported in a team of 5, and full training will be given in all aspects of the work.

We are based in refurbished, modernised premises with ample off-road parking

Main duties of the job

1. To ensure effective and efficient handling of patient information

2. To ensure that the computer system software is effectively maintained

3. To ensure that practice protocols are adhered to

4. To ensure that the practice objectives are achieved in all aspects of patient care

About us

We are a democratic, friendly, mutually supportive, close-working team providing care to our semi-rural and urban population. We meet up regularly throughout the day, and workflow is excellently managed.

We have 8000 patients catered by a multi-disciplinary team of four GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, two Nurse Practitioners, one Physician Associate, three Practice Nurses, four Health Care Assistants, and supported by an excellent administration team.

We have a consistently high QOF achievement.

We are a medium-sized, long established training practice, based in refurbished and modernised NHS Property Services premises in the village of Guidepost in south east Northumberland. The surgery is within five miles of Morpeth, and also has easy access to Newcastle and Northumberland.

The practice is a member of the Wansbeck Primary Care Network, which consists of 4 local practices. Additional PCN staff, namely Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, First Contact Physiotherapist, Mental Health Practitioners, Health and Wellbeing Coaches and Community Link workers are also based at the practice.

The practice team is also supported by the locality's district nursing team, based at the practice, as well as clinics from midwives, podiatrists and dietitians.

Job summary

A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time (30 hours) Band 6 Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic stroke therapy team for a fixed term until 26th April 2027. You will be joining a supportive integrated stroke therapy team consisting of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy Support Workers. We are looking for a candidate with proven specialist skills in stroke, who will provide therapy across the hyper-acute and acute stroke units.

The successful candidate will be passionate about stroke, motivated to develop their own skills and that of the service, and provide Occupational Therapy that is high quality and evidence-based. They will be keen to develop and support colleagues alongside the demands of working in a busy acute hospital.

Main duties of the job

- The post holder assumes responsibility for the day-to-day management of the clinical area, in the absence of the team leader.

- The post holder is supervised by a named therapist, who may not be present at all times. Clinical and professional supervision is in the form of regular clinical reasoning sessions, observed practice, peer review and formal training.

- The post holder will link with the Band 7 clinical lead therapist to support the use of resources within budget. The level of managerial responsibility involves the supervision and appraisal of junior therapists, support workers and undergraduates, with the support of the Band 7.

About us

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust operates hospitals on our two main sites in Cheltenham and Gloucester, and we're one of the largest NHS trusts in the country.

Our workforce of almost 9,000 staff provide high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas

It is expected that all employees uphold the values of the organisation as our values underpin everything we do and describe the way we expect our staff to behave towards our patients, families and carers and between each other. We have the following three values:

1. Caring

Patients said: "Show me that you care about me as an individual. Talk to me, not about me. Look at me when you talk to me."

2. Listening

Patients said: "Please acknowledge me, even if you can't help me right now. Show me that you know that I'm here."

3. Excelling

Patients said: "Don't just do what you have to, take the next step and go the extra mile."

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, hard-working and motivated receptionist to join our team.

You will need to be able to work as part of an existing team in a calm and professional manner and have excellent communication and customer service skills.

Main duties of the job

Essential skills and knowledge of:

• General Practice
• IT proficient
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Desirable skills

• EMIS clinical system
• Docman 10
• Registration processes
• Knowledge of QoF related activities

About us

At Riverside Surgery we are a friendly, busy GP practice, serving a patient list size of approx. 11,700 patients. We have a diverse range of patients and the surgery is located in the centre of High Wycombe. We have a large multi-disciplinary team which includes 8 GPs, 2 Specialist Nurses, 2 Nursing associates and a Paramedic. We are part of a network of GP Surgeries locally (Cygnet PCN) and have other shared staff such as a Social Prescribing Link worker.

Job summary

Are you passionate about people and looking to continue your career in healthcare? Or as you have some healthcare experience you are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust thats really going places? Join us as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (SHCSW), get paid while you continue to learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.

Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues. Providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs, and assisting in the recovery and recuperation of patients on their journey to better health are just some aspects of this essential role

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job summary

Are you interested in working in a flexible, forward thinking team? The Occupational Therapy team are looking for a band 4 Occupational Assistant Therapy Practitioner (ATP) to be based at Kingfisher Court, Radlett to support the established OT service. This is an exciting opportunity for an independent and self-sufficient practitioner, who would like to help support people using our services to establish roles and routines, and interests whilst on the wards, as well as help identify occupational need.

We are looking for someone who is excited to become part of our team, who would like to help us take forward developments around trauma informed care, positive behavioural support planning and sensory integration.

There is supervision by the occupational therapists, and an opportunity to apply for the funded OT apprenticeship.

Please be aware that we do NOT offer sponsorship for this role

Please apply promptly as the vacancy may close early if high numbers of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

• You will form part of the supportive therapy team, working at Kingfisher Court to provide the OT service alongside a multidisciplinary team including arts therapists, physio, horticultural therapists, psychology.
• You will be supported by an experienced Occupational Therapists and the rest of the team to carry out specific individual work and facilitate a range of activity group interventions.
• You will need to be able to work independently with Service Users to support them in developing and expanding their roles and routines. Experience of running groups would be advantageous.
• Regular training opportunities will be available to build your skills in these areas and we encourage people to apply for the Occupational Therapy apprenticeship which is run at the university of Hertfordshire.
• You will be part of a large and well established OT service and also link regularly with peers and other OT staff across the trust

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission

Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

Job summary

We are seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, with an interest in working within the male medium secure pathway, to join the Secure Services medical team.

This is a new post following investment into the medical workforce to support an improved SPA allocation for consultant staff.

The post holder will join a group of 16 consultants (12 WTE) working in the service.

The inpatient medical team also includes 8 ward doctors (SAS and Trust Grade). The service supports a number of core and advanced psychiatry trainee posts.

The post holder will be Responsible Clinician for a caseload of approximately 10 inpatients. They will work across Wellow and Kennet wards with approximately 5 enhanced care patients and 5 continuing care patients. They will also have access to beds on Bradley Brook (Forensic PICU) ward if required.

There assessment and clinical leadership responsibilities associated with this role, as outlined in the Job Description. The service supports consultants to take additional leadership roles in medical education, management, quality improvement and research.

There are lots of opportunities for staff to be involved in service development work within AWP and SWPC.

This includes the service's current cultural quality improvement project "Making Secure a Great Place to".

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Medical Lead to arrange a meeting and tour of the unit.

Interview Date: 22 October 2026

Main duties of the job

To act as consultant and Responsible Clinician for a caseload of 10 inpatients.

To fulfil the responsibilities associated with this role including those relating to the MHA, MCA, MAPPA and MoJ.

To provide forensic psychiatric and medico-legal expertise into the team. To support the development of multi-disciplinary formulations, assessments and treatment plans for patients on the caseload.

To provide clinical leadership into the team by overseeing clinical decisions, contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings and offering supervision and advice to colleagues.

To attend referral and bed management meetings as appropriate. To undertake access assessments and admission assessments for patients referred into the service.

To provider senior clinical leadership into their link ward. To work closely with the ward manager and to contribute towards the management, governance and development of the ward.

To regularly attend team meetings and reflective practice. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with other teams and external stakeholders.

To work closely with other senior leaders within the medical team and wider service and contribute to quality improvement and service development projects.

To participate in the consultant on-call rota for secure services. To participate in teaching and educational initiatives, and to supervise trainee psychiatrists.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

Please note that Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is not currently a sponsor under the GMC Sponsorship Scheme. As a result, we regret to inform you that we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require GMC sponsorship

Job summary

We are seeking a Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, with an interest in working I women's mental health, to join the Secure Services medical team.

This post has become vacant due to the current post-holder moving internally to take on a leadership role.

The post benefits from additional investment to increase the PA allocation and ensure a 25% SPA allocation.

The post holder will join a group of 16 consultants (12 WTE) working in the service. The inpatient medical team also includes 8 ward doctors (SAS and Trust Grade).

The service supports a number of core and advanced psychiatry trainee posts. The post holder will be Responsible Clinician for a caseload of 6 inpatients on Teign Ward. Teign is an integrated security ward for women.

There assessment and clinical leadership responsibilities associated with this role, as outlined in the Job Description. The service supports consultants to take additional leadership roles in medical education, management, quality improvement and research.

There are lots of opportunities for staff to be involved in service development work within AWP and SWPC. This includes the service's current cultural quality improvement project "Making Secure a Great Place to".

Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Medical Lead to arrange a meeting and tour of the unit.

Interview Date : 22 October 2026

Main duties of the job

To act as consultant and Responsible Clinician for a caseload of 6 inpatients. To fulfil the responsibilities associated with this role including those relating to the MHA, MCA, MAPPA and MoJ.

To provide forensic psychiatric and medico-legal expertise into the team. To support the development of multi-disciplinary formulations, assessments and treatment plans for patients on the caseload.

To provide clinical leadership into the team by overseeing clinical decisions, contributing to multi-disciplinary meetings and offering supervision and advice to colleagues. To attend referral and bed management meetings as appropriate.

To undertake access assessments and admission assessments for patients referred into the service. To provider senior clinical leadership into their link ward. To work closely with the ward manager and to contribute towards the management, governance and development of the ward.

To regularly attend team meetings and reflective practice. To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with other teams and external stakeholders.

To work closely with other senior leaders within the medical team and wider service and contribute to quality improvement and service development projects.

To participate in the consultant on-call rota for secure services. To participate in teaching and educational initiatives, and to supervise trainee psychiatrists.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

Please note that Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is not currently a sponsor under the GMC Sponsorship Scheme. As a result, we regret to inform you that we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require GMC sponsorship

Job summary

WORTHING EARLY INTERVENTION IN PSYCHOSIS SERVICE.

Early Intervention in Psychosis Lead Practitioner/Social Worker Band 6 Position.

Contract : Substantive/Permanent

Hours :37.5

If you want to make a real difference to the lives of those living with psychosis, using your Social Work training skills by supporting people and their families in their recovery then please apply.

We are looking for an additional qualified and experienced Social Worker to complement our existing multidisciplinary Early Intervention in Psychosis service (EIPS).

The Worthing Early Intervention for Psychosis is a well-resourced team of talented and creative individuals, offering a wide range of specialisms. We are looking for a highly motivated qualified Social Worker to join our team on a substantive contract.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant willwork with the team manager and clinical colleagues in order to develop and co-ordinate an effective pathway of recovery for acaseload of service users, families and carers. You will be collaboratively creating treatment plans for people with complex presentations whilst working as part of a supportive multi-disciplinary team.

You will need to have previous experience working with clients with complex mental health problems, and a real commitment to the principles of EIP and this client group.

The service offers support and treatment to people aged 14 - 65 who have experienced either a first episode of psychosis or present with an At Risk Mental State. Practitioners in the team are passionate about their work, and are committed to supporting families and working in a psychosocial informed way.

About us

The AAW EIP team is one of 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis teams provided by the Trust. The teams have a single service-wide governance group which oversees and leads on the delivery of care. Organizationally, the teams sit within the Trust's Children and Young People's Services division.

You will be provided with individual clinical supervision, group supervision for family interventions, with opportunities to link with other Social Workers, both within EIP and other services for peer supervision and professional development training. You will also have opportunities to develop your special interests and expertise in line with service and team objectives, and will be supported in your continuing professional development and in building skills relevant to your career development.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hastings Early Intervention in Psychosis Team This a part/time role - 3 days per week.

Early Interventions In Psychosis - (Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) is a community based service for people aged 14-65 who are experiencing their first episode of psychosis. As part of our ambition to deliver outstanding care we are looking to recruit a Peer Support Worker.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an expert by experience that has lived experience of psychosis, to support the delivery of recovery focused interventions in our Early Intervention Team. As an integral and highly valued member of our multi-disciplinary team, the Peer Support Worker will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users, empowering them to regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process.Working collaboratively alongside service users, the Peer Support Worker builds on a person's ability, strengths and their links to social and community services. In the role you will work in partnership with multiple agencies in the community. Peer Support Workers engage with mental health service users to show empathy, share experience, inspire hope and promote recovery with the aim of assisting service users to gain and maintain independence in the community. The Peer Support Worker will assist service users in raising aspirations and developing personal goals, co-produce and co-facilitate groups and increasing individual occupational performance and participation.

About us

This small, friendly, multi-disciplinary team is based at Bexhill Health Centre in Bexhill. The service offers support and treatment to people aged 14 - 65 who have experienced either a first episode of psychosis or present with an At Risk Mental State. Practitioners in the team are passionate about their work, and are committed to supporting families and working in a psychologically informed way.

This EIPS team is one of 6 Early Intervention in Psychosis teams provided by the Trust. The teams have a single service-wide governance group which oversees and leads on the delivery of care. Organizationally, the teams sit within the Trust's Children and Young People's Services division.

You will be provided with individual clinical supervision, group supervision for family interventions and opportunities to link with other Peer Support Workers both within EIPS and other services for peer support and development.

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and learning disability services in and across Sussex. The Trust has teaching status and is developing into one of the country's leading teaching mental health trusts. Working here offers continued training and development, variety, plus all the benefits of living in Sussex. We welcome informal visits and or a phone conversation about the service and this post.

Job summary

We are excited to announce a full time, Band 7, position for a qualified Mental Health Nurse who has a passion for nursing governance, quality and standards, nursing education, to work in collaboration with the Matron.

The Professional Nurse Educator (PNE) will be working in inpatients Dementia Unit and offering support/advice to the Community DOPMHS in collaboration with Matron and Head of Nursing

Main duties of the job

The overarching aim of the PNE is to facilitate in a supernumerary capacity, supporting the clinical, professional, and educational development of mental health nursing workforce colleagues (including but not limited to registered nurses, learners on nursing apprenticeships, internationally educated nurses, student nurses and healthcare support workers). On occasions there may be a need to travel further afield; in discussion with their line manager and Head of Nursing ( Community) as part of their individual training requirements for the role.

The PNE will be responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of a programme of clinically relevant practice education to support the professional development of the mental health nursing in the Dementia Inpatient Unit, with a specific focus on enabling the delivery of high-quality patient/person centred care that is grounded in evidence-based practice and underpinned by national, organisational and trust objectives, guidelines, and policies.

The PNE will provide expert knowledge and clinical leadership to the clinical team, facilitating the application of theory to practice within a designated clinical setting.

The PNE will ensure sufficient high-quality placements to enable safe, effective, compassionate care to be delivered by all learners and staff.

About us

The successful candidate will work with the Senior Nursing Leadership in the West Sussex Division and NRED to understand the wider strategic educational picture but be based 100% of the time in practice.

Clinical placements are a vital part of the learning experience for students and trainees and providing high quality placements not only contributes to the development of individuals but also to the Trusts learning and teaching culture. The role will be challenging and rewarding in order to develop and deliver high quality education and training in practice.

Job summary

The Deputy General Manager will support the General Manager in the operational, performance and financial management of the Cancer Business Unit, encompassing Oncology, Haematology, Palliative Care, Radiotherapy, Lymphoedema and Familial Cancer services. This is a rewarding senior leadership opportunity to make a real difference to the care and experience of cancer patients across Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Working closely with clinical, managerial and corporate teams, the post holder will support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality services, driving performance against national and local targets, including cancer pathway standards and referral-to-treatment requirements. They will lead service improvement initiatives, support workforce planning and contribute to the delivery of operational and strategic objectives.

The successful candidate will analyse performance, activity and financial information to support decision-making, business planning and budget delivery. They will work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes, service quality and operational efficiency while ensuring resources are utilised effectively to meet demand.

The role includes responsibility for governance, risk management and compliance with Trust policies and national standards, while providing leadership across a range of services and deputising for the General Manager when required.

Main duties of the job

Support the day-to-day operational, performance and financial management of the Cancer Business Unit.

Lead and manage designated clinical and non-clinical services, ensuring effective and efficient service delivery.

Monitor, deliver and improve performance against key national and local targets, including cancer pathways and referral-to-treatment standards.

Work with clinical and operational teams to develop and implement service improvements, redesign projects and transformation initiatives.

Develop systems to monitor demand, capacity and workforce requirements to ensure services are responsive to patient needs.

Analyse complex activity, performance and financial data to support planning, decision[1]making and performance management.

Manage delegated budgets and resources, ensuring value for money and achievement of financial objectives.

Provide leadership, support and line management to multidisciplinary clinical and non-clinical teams

Contribute to business planning, risk management, governance and quality improvement programmes.

Develop and implement operational policies, procedures and service plans in line with Trust objectives.

Deputise for the General Manager as required and participate in the senior manager on-call rota

Closing date of applications - 01 October 2026

Interview date - 15 October 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job summary

We are seeking a Full time (10 PA per week) Consultant Psychiatrist to join the newly formed Specialist Adult Mental Health Service within the Lewes Neighbourhood, East Sussex.

You will be joining a mutually supportive, friendly and enthusiastic team with a real passion for what we do.

This job attracts aRecruitment and Retention payment of £45,000structured over a three-year period as follows:

o£15,000 payable upon successful recruitment

o£10,000 payable at 12 months' service

o£10,000 payable at 24 months' service

o£10,000 payable at 36 months' service

The Recruitment and Retention payment is pro rata for part time employees. If you would like further information, or to know the full terms of the Recruitment and Retention Payment and/or the Relocation Allowance, then please do not hesitate to contact our Medical Staffing Team - [email protected]

To find out more about we can offer you at SPFT, please follow the link to our careers websitehere

Main duties of the job

The team is gradually moving to a Neighbourhood model, where secondary care works in close collaboration with GPs, East Sussex Wellbeing, third sector services and other local partners, to offer the right help in the right place and by the right professional, reducing the excessive and inappropriate demands on specialist services.

Towards the same aim, we have implemented fully New Ways of Working for psychiatrists and will soon introduce the post-CPA recommendations of NHSE and a new Electronic Patient Record system

About us

We offer annual Job Planning to review the needs of the professional and the service and plan accordingly the timetable of activities and objectives for the next year.