Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for six Trainee Psychological (Cognitive-Behavioural) Therapists to join Berkshire CAMHS Getting Help Services through the NHS England-funded Children and Young People Psychological Training Programme. One 12-month fixed-term post is available in each Berkshire locality: West Berkshire (non-HCAS), Reading (HCAS), Wokingham (HCAS), Bracknell (HCAS), Windsor & Maidenhead (HCAS) and Slough (HCAS).

Trainees will deliver CBT to young people and families under supervision while completing a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT at the University of Reading. On completion, trainees will be eligible to apply for BABCP accreditation and qualified CBT Therapist roles.

Please see the essential criteria to ensure you are eligible to apply. Candidates who have previously completed Health Education England-funded training (e.g. a low-intensity programme) must have completed this at least two full years before the CBT training start date. Evidence of previous training (e.g. a certificate) will be required before interview.

Applicants required to complete a Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) portfolio must submit this before interview, following instructions provided to shortlisted candidates. Successful completion of the KSA is required for any job offer. KSA feedback cannot be provided to candidates who are unsuccessful at interview.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Assessments: Under supervision, work towards independently carrying out comprehensive psychological therapy assessments, utilising National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommendations.

• Treatment Planning: Under supervision, and in collaboration with service users and their families and carers, formulate personalised evidence-based CBT treatment plans, in line with level of completed training.

• Individual and Group Therapy: Under supervision, work towards independently conducting individual and/or group therapy sessions using CBT approaches, utilising and tailoring interventions to address a range of mental health concerns.

• Supervision and Training: Participate in a structured training programme, and actively participate in supervision sessions, to ensure high-quality clinical practice, incorporating feedback into clinical practice to improve effectiveness.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

30 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CFS848

Job locations

Lower Henwick Farm, Turnpike Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AP

Turnpike Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for this role:

• Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP OR post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) AND a completed BABCP KSA portfolio.
• Ability to complete the academic components of the post-graduate training course and a commitment to the full training program and role.
• A car driver with a full licence and access to a car for work purposes.
• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area.

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rhona Edwards on 07890 395552 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for this role: Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by BABCP OR post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP) AND a completed BABCP KSA portfolio. Ability to complete the academic components of the post-graduate training course and a commitment to the full training program and role. A car driver with a full licence and access to a car for work purposes. Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area. For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Rhona Edwards on 07890 395552 or email: [email protected] wholl be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential

• EITHER: Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by British Association or Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), (e.g. Practitioner Psychologist registered with HCPC, Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC, Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC, or Social Worker registered with Social Work England). Please see the Core Professions List - BABCP website for more detail of the core professions list and required professional registration/accreditation. OR: A completed BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) portfolio (or proven ability to complete the full KSA portfolio prior to the start of the CBT training programme). In addition to: A post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP).
• Basic knowledge and experience of CBT acquired from an introductory program (e.g., a foundation course in CBT) OR Introductory supervised practice experience in CBT interventions

Desirable

• CBT or other relevant Certificate level training

Continuous Professional Development

Essential

• Commitment to ongoing professional development as recommended by BABCP and other relevant professional bodies
• Evidence of specific training, experience and/or interest and knowledge in psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the post and service area

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area
• Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a 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
• Ability to manage competing demands and managing a caseload in a setting relevant to the post and service area
• Demonstrable experience of working with safeguarding and risk management, within scope of practice
• Experience of delivering group interventions
• Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access

Desirable

• Experience of working in a service where agreed /specified targets are in place to demonstrate clinical outcomes

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies in mental health care
• Evidence of risk training (either formal or through experience) and ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessments within scope of practice
• Ability to use operational and clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with service users and their families/carers, adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the service user
• Ability to use your own judgement and work independently within scope of practice, whilst having an ability to seek help, supervision and support, when appropriate
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop therapeutic relationships with a range of people
• Ability to manage sensitive and difficult conversations, emotional distress and trauma with empathy, compassion, reassurance, resilience and sensitivity
• Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement, within scope of practice
• Ability to confidently cope well under pressure, resolve issues and competing demands, with excellent time management skills and an ability to respond constructively to challenge or resistance, applying practical problem-solving skills in everyday and complex situations
• Excellent IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS office/Teams, One Consultation, and the internet)

Desirable

• Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and of completing this in the NHS

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required
• Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

Person Specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential EITHER: Graduate qualification and professional registration/accreditation in a core profession as defined by British Association or Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP), (e.g. Practitioner Psychologist registered with HCPC, Registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC, Occupational Therapist registered with HCPC, or Social Worker registered with Social Work England). Please see the Core Professions List - BABCP website for more detail of the core professions list and required professional registration/accreditation. OR: A completed BABCP Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) portfolio (or proven ability to complete the full KSA portfolio prior to the start of the CBT training programme). In addition to: A post graduate qualificationand current professional registration (with either BABCP or BPS) in one of the following: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP); Children's Wellbeing Practitioner (CWP); Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP); Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) or Clinical Associate in Psychology (CAP). Basic knowledge and experience of CBT acquired from an introductory program (e.g., a foundation course in CBT) OR Introductory supervised practice experience in CBT interventions Desirable CBT or other relevant Certificate level training Continuous Professional Development Essential Commitment to ongoing professional development as recommended by BABCP and other relevant professional bodies Evidence of specific training, experience and/or interest and knowledge in psychological models and therapeutic approaches relevant to the post and service area Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services or social care provision relevant to the post and service area Experience of working with a variety of client groups and presenting problems that reflect a 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 Ability to manage competing demands and managing a caseload in a setting relevant to the post and service area Demonstrable experience of working with safeguarding and risk management, within scope of practice Experience of delivering group interventions Experience of working with, and addressing issues of, diversity, including experience of working with diversity, multiculturalism, and equality of access Desirable Experience of working in a service where agreed /specified targets are in place to demonstrate clinical outcomes Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Essential Demonstrable understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies in mental health care Evidence of risk training (either formal or through experience) and ability to undertake comprehensive risk assessments within scope of practice Ability to use operational and clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team with service users and their families/carers, adapting your approach according to the individual needs of the service user Ability to use your own judgement and work independently within scope of practice, whilst having an ability to seek help, supervision and support, when appropriate Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and develop therapeutic relationships with a range of people Ability to manage sensitive and difficult conversations, emotional distress and trauma with empathy, compassion, reassurance, resilience and sensitivity Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, technical and/or sensitive information to service users, their carers/families and professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS Well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to support, influence and engage with clinicians, stakeholders and service users to create change and improvement, within scope of practice Ability to confidently cope well under pressure, resolve issues and competing demands, with excellent time management skills and an ability to respond constructively to challenge or resistance, applying practical problem-solving skills in everyday and complex situations Excellent IT skills and the ability to navigate various systems and software packages (such as RiO, Outlook, databases, MS office/Teams, One Consultation, and the internet) Desirable Knowledge and understanding of service evaluation, audit and research and of completing this in the NHS Additional Requirements Essential Able to work flexibly around working patterns as required Ability to travel independently between locations in Berkshire to fulfil the requirements and duties of the position

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Lower Henwick Farm, Turnpike Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AP

Turnpike Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Lower Henwick Farm, Turnpike Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3AP

Turnpike Road

Thatcham

RG18 3AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

TalkPlus is recruiting a High Intensity Trainee CBT Therapist within our NHS Talking Therapies service.

This is a training role combining clinical practice with academic study. The successful candidate will undertake a BABCP-accredited Level 2 High Intensity CBT course at the University of Reading whilst working within the service to provide high intensity interventions to clients experiencing common mental health difficulties.

The role includes two days per week at university and three days per week in clinical practice, including participation in an out-of-hours clinic. The post holder will work with people from diverse backgrounds and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Successful completion of the programme will enable you to meet the training requirements to apply for BABCP accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist.

Applicants must either hold a BABCP recognised Core Profession or meet BABCP Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) requirements. KSA applicants must have completed the required portfolio before interview.

Applicants who have previously completed NHS-funded PWP training, must meet current NHS England eligibility requirements. A minimum of two years must have elapsed since the exam board date of any previous NHS funded training. Applicants who completed PWP training in 2025 must provide their exam board date within their application. To be eligible for this intake, the exam board date must be on or before 23 February 2025.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the person specification and BABCP guidance for full eligibility requirements.

• Assess clients referred to the NHS Talking Therapies service and determine their suitability for High Intensity CBT interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to adults experiencing anxiety, depression and related common mental health difficulties.
• Develop, implement and review treatment plans, monitoring client progress and outcomes throughout treatment.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service outcome measures and data collection requirements.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, supporting stepped-care pathways and appropriate referrals.
• Attend and successfully complete the University of Reading High Intensity CBT training programme, applying learning directly within clinical practice.
• Participate in regular clinical supervision, training and continuing professional development activities.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, providing person-centred care to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and communities.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and quality improvement of the NHS Talking Therapies service.

Please refer to the JD for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

About us

NHUC is a not-for-profit Community Benefit Society, working in partnership with the NHS. NHUC provides services through two divisions, Same Day Care (SDC) and TalkPlus.

SDC provides services through the Integrated Urgent Care (IUC) contract which covers the in Hours Clinical Assessment Service (CAS) and Out of Hours (OOH) provision for North Hampshire, North East Hampshire and Farnham & Surrey Heath places which are part of the Hampshire and the Isle of Wight ICB and Surrey & Sussex ICB respectively. We also provide an Urgent Treatment Centre at the front door of Frimley Park Hospital whilst also holding some smaller contacts supporting Community Hospitals OOH and Flu response. Finally, SDC has a virtual care arm supporting patients at home.

TalkPlus provide NHS Talking Therapies, supporting people with common mental health problems in Northeast Hampshire and Farnham place. TalkPlus offers a range of treatments to people who are experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety, low mood, depression, panic, phobias or OCD. TalkPlus has care pathways to provide timely treatment for perinatal and military veteran referrals.

NHUC is a Disability Confident registered organisation and are proud to support the Armed Forces community as a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant.

NHUC is not currently a licensed sponsorship employer. As such, we are only able to progress candidates who can demonstrate an existing right to work in the UK at the time of application.

Details

Date posted

25 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,959 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

U0077-26-0020

Job locations

The Meads Business Centre

19 Kingsmead

Farnborough

GU14 7SR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Role Summary:

This is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies Service (Formerly, Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme - IAPT). The post-holder will work within the NHS Talking Therapies service providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. This intensive training post will equip the post-holder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with a range of problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. The post-holder will work in the service for 3 days of the week (inclusive of an out of hours clinic) using the newly developed skills, whilst attending the training programme for the other two days.

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

The course you will complete at the University of Reading as part of this role is a BABCP-accredited Level 2 programme. On successful completion of the course, you will meet the training requirements to apply for accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT Therapist) with the BABCP.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical

Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service

Assess clients for suitability for CBT. Where the problems appear to be too complex or severe to be appropriate for a trainee therapist to refer to manager / supervisor for advice on how to manage the case

Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent, as necessary.

Formulate, implement, and evaluate CBT treatment plans for clients

Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate.

Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.

Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols

Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step- up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach

Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy process

Training and Supervision

Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training course for the post

Apply learning from the training programme in practice

Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.

Professional

Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).

Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.

Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT

Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development

Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.

Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.

Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments

Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

General

To contribute to the development of best practice within the service.

To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.

All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health and safety of colleagues, patients and the general public.

All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (2018) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.

It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties.

This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development

Job description Job responsibilities Role Summary:This is a training role within the NHS Talking Therapies Service (Formerly, Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Programme - IAPT). The post-holder will work within the NHS Talking Therapies service providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. This intensive training post will equip the post-holder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with a range of problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective. The post-holder will work in the service for 3 days of the week (inclusive of an out of hours clinic) using the newly developed skills, whilst attending the training programme for the other two days.The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.The course you will complete at the University of Reading as part of this role is a BABCP-accredited Level 2 programme. On successful completion of the course, you will meet the training requirements to apply for accreditation as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT Therapist) with the BABCP. Main Duties and Responsibilities:Clinical Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service Assess clients for suitability for CBT. Where the problems appear to be too complex or severe to be appropriate for a trainee therapist to refer to manager / supervisor for advice on how to manage the case Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the departments referral protocols, and refer unsuitable clients on to the relevant service or back to the referral agent, as necessary. Formulate, implement, and evaluate CBT treatment plans for clients Educate and involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying CBT formulations with sensitivity in easily understood language Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered, and clinical sessions carried out per week to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient. Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, where appropriate. Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate step- up and step-down arrangements are in place to maintain a stepped care approach Assess and integrate issues surrounding work and employment into the overall therapy processTraining and Supervision Attend and fulfil all the requirements of the training course for the post Apply learning from the training programme in practice Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meet the required standards.Professional Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employer and any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (BABCP), and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence). Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times. Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed with senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager. Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives. Keep up to date all records in relation to Continuous Professional Development and ensure personal development plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latest theoretical and service delivery models/developments Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.General To contribute to the development of best practice within the service. To maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services. All employees have a duty and responsibility for their own health and safety and the health and safety of colleagues, patients and the general public. All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure that information processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (2018) and Security and Confidentiality Policies. It is the responsibility of all staff that they do not abuse their official position for personal gain, to seek advantage of further private business or other interests in the course of their official duties. This Job Description does not provide an exhaustive list of duties and may be reviewed in conjunction with the post holder in light of service development

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression
• At least 4 years of demonstrable experience of working in mental health services
• Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets
• Ability to manage own caseload and time
• Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary Care Services
• Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes
• Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting

Training

Essential

• Able to attend a two day per week course
• Able to complete academic components of the course
• Able to integrate training into practice

Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills

Essential

• Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training
• Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice
• Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients
• Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care
• Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health
• Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems
• Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post
• High level of enthusiasm and motivation
• Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively
• Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality
• Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision
• Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change
• Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines
• Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism.
• Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability.
• Ability to travel to locations within locality.

Desirable

• Fluent in languages other than English

Qualifications

Essential

• A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy OR a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and relevant mental health experience and evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP. Portfolio required prior to entry onto the programme
• Membership of BABCP

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working in a stepped care service for anxiety and depression At least 4 years of demonstrable experience of working in mental health services Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets Ability to manage own caseload and time Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers Desirable Experience of working in Primary Care Services Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes Experience of working with diverse communities within a multicultural setting Training Essential Able to attend a two day per week course Able to complete academic components of the course Able to integrate training into practice Knowledge, Communications, Interpersonal and Personal Skills Essential Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training Has received training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients Demonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in Primary Care Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other common mental health problems Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post High level of enthusiasm and motivation Ability to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality Ability to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision Flexible in approach to the needs of the service and responsive to change Understands and supports principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Self-motivated, able to work independently, organising and prioritising own workload to changing and often tight deadlines Works effectively as part of a team, supports colleagues, and contributes to shared goals. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively, manage time effectively, and maintain professionalism. Ability to build effective working relationships, demonstrate professionalism, and maintain confidentiality. Shows initiative, reliability, and adaptability. Ability to travel to locations within locality. Desirable Fluent in languages other than English Qualifications Essential A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy OR a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and relevant mental health experience and evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP. Portfolio required prior to entry onto the programme Membership of BABCP

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

UK Registration

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

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Hampshire Urgent Care

Address

The Meads Business Centre

19 Kingsmead

Farnborough

GU14 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Hampshire Urgent Care

Address

The Meads Business Centre

19 Kingsmead

Farnborough

GU14 7SR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We havean exciting opportunity to join our team as a CBTTrainee,aspart of the NHS England Workforce, Training and Education (NHSE WT&E) funded Recruit to Train Programme,in partnership with the University of Reading,Charlie Waller Institute.The post-holderswill be training on the Children & Young People Mental Health (CYP-MH) CBT Course, which is accredited by the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).They will becarrying out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills. We areseekinghighly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The post holderswill work with people withdifferent culturalbackgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equity,diversityand inclusion.

Information about the Service

North Bedfordshire CAMHS ispart of ELFT (East London Foundation Trust), which also provides CAMHS servicesinLuton andEast London.

North Bedfordshire CAMHS haswell-established multidisciplinary services that provide acomprehensive stepped model of care for children, youngpeopleand their families acrossthe locality.https://www.elft.nhs.uk/services/north-bedfordshire-camhs

Main duties of the job

Responsibiliities will include direct clinical work and management of complex and sometimeshigh riskcases with support of your line manager and clinical supervisor. You will be a member of the multidisciplinary team and involved in MDTmeetings and broader service developments. You will be expected to liaise with other agencies involved in the care of the children and young people on your caseload, including schools, socialcareor other community agencies. .You will be an employee at the service but also enrolled on a Postgraduate Diploma course. As this is a Postgraduate level training, you willbe requiredto study and perform atthis academic level. Applicants must be prepared to work towards their studies outside of protected study time . Protected study time or teaching days are typically two days a week during termand will be a mixture of in person and online sessions. Applicants mustbe willing to travel to Reading Universityto attendlectures.

The course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. This means that upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with the BABCP.

About us

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

363-SSLB8268957

Job locations

Bedford CAMHS

9 Rush Court

Bedford

MK40 3JT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be a member of the multidisciplinary team, accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.Assess clients for suitability for CBT intervention as per training requirements undersupervision of clinical supervisor/line manager.Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the teams referralprotocols, and refer unsuitable clients onto the relevant service or back to thereferral agent as necessary.Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for the psychologicaltreatment and/or management of a young persons mental health problems, basedupon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems and employingmethods of proven efficacy across the full range of care settings.Involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying therapyformulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.Be responsible for providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive, distressingand emotional information in relation to mental health issues, where there are oftenbarriers to acceptance.Be mindful of the needs of children, young people, families and individuals from awide range of cultural, religious and social backgrounds and develop with colleagues innovative ways of meeting these diverse needs.Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contactsoffered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting timesand ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.Be responsible for recording, monitoring and reporting on clinical work andcommunicating complex clinical information to a variety of recipients, orally, in writing and/or electronically.Maintain clinical records, collate statistical information and maintain specialistequipment and resources. Complete all requirements relating to data collectionwithin the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, whereappropriate. Work closely with other members of the team to design and implementcare plans under the senior leadership of the team Lead.

Be responsible for developing and maintaining knowledge of local resources anddeveloping working relationships with relevant statutory, voluntary and communitygroups and organisations.Be responsible for proposing innovative responses to identified community needsand developing these in consultation with senior colleagues.Ensure that professional guidelines for practice are followed appropriately.Receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines.

To ensure documentation and care plans are comprehensive and in line with the Trust.To record relevant information as consistent with Trust record keeping policyCollate and report on clinical information across a specific area(s).Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to Trust policies andany regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP, BABCP), andkeep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department ofhealthEnsure that informationprocessed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and inline with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed withsenior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.

Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meetthe required standards.To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice guidelinesand Trust Policy.Ensure that professional practice guidelines are followed appropriately.To participate in the Trust Appraisal and be committed to on-going ContinuingProfessional Development including participation in further specialist training as agreed with supervisor/line manager.

Record and report on personally generated clinical information.Enter clinical information as required into local and Trust electronic informationsystems.Prepare teaching materials and presentations to a professional level.Be familiar with electronic access to research information, for example throughelectronic libraries, data banks, journals and websites.Use electronic mail regularly and competently for facilitating direct and indirectclinical work as well as service development.

Job description Job responsibilities Be a member of the multidisciplinary team, accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service.Assess clients for suitability for CBT intervention as per training requirements undersupervision of clinical supervisor/line manager.Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the teams referralprotocols, and refer unsuitable clients onto the relevant service or back to thereferral agent as necessary.Formulate, implement and evaluate therapy programmes for the psychologicaltreatment and/or management of a young persons mental health problems, basedupon an appropriate conceptual framework of the clients problems and employingmethods of proven efficacy across the full range of care settings.Involve family members and others in treatment as necessary, conveying therapyformulations with sensitivity in easily understood language.Be responsible for providing and receiving highly complex, sensitive, distressingand emotional information in relation to mental health issues, where there are oftenbarriers to acceptance.Be mindful of the needs of children, young people, families and individuals from awide range of cultural, religious and social backgrounds and develop with colleagues innovative ways of meeting these diverse needs.Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contactsoffered, and clinical sessions carried out per week in order to minimise waiting timesand ensure treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.Be responsible for recording, monitoring and reporting on clinical work andcommunicating complex clinical information to a variety of recipients, orally, in writing and/or electronically.Maintain clinical records, collate statistical information and maintain specialistequipment and resources. Complete all requirements relating to data collectionwithin the service. Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols.Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in treatment, whereappropriate. Work closely with other members of the team to design and implementcare plans under the senior leadership of the team Lead. Be responsible for developing and maintaining knowledge of local resources anddeveloping working relationships with relevant statutory, voluntary and communitygroups and organisations.Be responsible for proposing innovative responses to identified community needsand developing these in consultation with senior colleagues.Ensure that professional guidelines for practice are followed appropriately.Receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice guidelines. To ensure documentation and care plans are comprehensive and in line with the Trust.To record relevant information as consistent with Trust record keeping policyCollate and report on clinical information across a specific area(s).Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to Trust policies andany regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP, BABCP), andkeep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department ofhealthEnsure that informationprocessed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and inline with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewed withsenior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professional development.Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed with Manager.Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreed objectives.Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives. Receive supervision from educational providers in relation to course work to meetthe required standards.To receive regular clinical supervision in accordance with good practice guidelinesand Trust Policy.Ensure that professional practice guidelines are followed appropriately.To participate in the Trust Appraisal and be committed to on-going ContinuingProfessional Development including participation in further specialist training as agreed with supervisor/line manager. Record and report on personally generated clinical information.Enter clinical information as required into local and Trust electronic informationsystems.Prepare teaching materials and presentations to a professional level.Be familiar with electronic access to research information, for example throughelectronic libraries, data banks, journals and websites.Use electronic mail regularly and competently for facilitating direct and indirectclinical work as well as service development.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualification/ Training

Essential

• RMN, OT, SW or equivalent professional qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma or KSA evidence
• Teaching/mentoring qualification

Experience

Essential

• Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness.

Desirable

• Experience of using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS
• Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community
• Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• To have ability to manage case load and act as care coordinator for clients on case list
• To be able to function as part of multi disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care.
• To have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs
• Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others.
• Willingness to undergo regular supervision in order to develop own practice.
• Ability to organise own time and diary and that of junior staff and learners
• Have ability to follow policy and make proposal for change
• Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice
• Maintain patient records both written and electronic
• Understanding of the legal and social policy issues influencing the work environment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with relevant parties

Desirable

• To have knowledge and understanding of the research process

Other

Essential

• To have knowledge and understanding of the research process
• Car driver, and willingness to drive for work purposes.
• To be I.T competent
• Commitment to client centred, non discriminatory practice
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Willingness to be flexible

Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential RMN, OT, SW or equivalent professional qualification Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable Professional knowledge acquired through degree/diploma or KSA evidence Teaching/mentoring qualification Experience Essential Post qualification experience in a mental health setting, working with young people or adults with mental illness. Desirable Experience of using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMS Experience of working with children and young people who have serious mental illness and their families and carers in the community Experience of mentoring and clinical supervision of others Knowledge & Skills Essential To have ability to manage case load and act as care coordinator for clients on case list To be able to function as part of multi disciplinary team and liaise with external agencies i.e. primary care, education, social and health care. To have ability to assess client need, both mental health, health and social needs Ability to reflect on and critically appraise the performance of self and others. Willingness to undergo regular supervision in order to develop own practice. Ability to organise own time and diary and that of junior staff and learners Have ability to follow policy and make proposal for change Understanding of evidence based practice and the ability to demonstrate how this influences clinical practice Maintain patient records both written and electronic Understanding of the legal and social policy issues influencing the work environment. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with relevant parties Desirable To have knowledge and understanding of the research process Other Essential To have knowledge and understanding of the research process Car driver, and willingness to drive for work purposes. To be I.T competent Commitment to client centred, non discriminatory practice Commitment to lifelong learning Willingness to be flexible

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

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford CAMHS

9 Rush Court

Bedford

MK40 3JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford CAMHS

9 Rush Court

Bedford

MK40 3JT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Join the main ultrasound department at Royal Berkshire and put your specialist skills at the centre of a service that truly values professional and patient-centred compassionate care.

You'll use your expertise to independently perform and report a wide range of scans, working within a team where clinical excellence is the standard.

Our sonographers are supported by our lead sonographer, a practice educator as well as a team of RDAs and radiologists.

We are proud of our preceptorship which provides a framework for sonographers to progress to 8A.

The department is accredited by QSI and is fortunate to be a University of Reading department showing our commitment to patient care and research.

Main duties of the job

Performing and range of ultrasound scans within the main radiology department (please note, obstetric scanning is not performed within the department).

Reporting findings and making appropriate recommendations.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job summary

We are looking for a Specialist Public Health Nurse for Children and Young People who is passionate about improving the health wellbeing of Children and young People in Care.

The Specialist Public Health Nurse role will include:

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people who are looked after by one of Berkshire's six local authorities? Are you looking for your next career step? Then we have an exciting opportunity for a Nurse for Children and Young People in Care within our Team.

You will have experience of working with vulnerable children, their Carers and the multiagency partners who strive to ensure the best outcomes for these children.

You will join us in striving to reach our vision for our children and young people in care to reach their full potential and to be happy, healthy and safe.

The position is based at Erlegh House, University of Reading and is 24 hours a week post.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake health assessments for children and young people in care aged 0 -17 years living within Berkshire and/or within the 20-mile radius of Berkshire.
• To assess and provide recommendations on plans of care for children and young people in care.
• To provide health promotion advice to children and young people in care and their carers on issues such as sexual health, contraception, smoking, diet, exercise and other relevant issues.
• To be responsible for a caseload as delegated by the Specialist Nurse for children and young people in care.
• To participate in the wider children and young people in care team training function regarding the health needs of children and young people in care in conjunction with the lead specialist nurse.
• In conjunction with the wider children and young people in care team, undertake audit, interpret data and use findings to enhance clinical practice.
• Contribute to Inter agency assessments and where appropriate, analysis of risk.
• When required, attend relevant meetings e.g. statutory review, professionals' meetings.
• Engage children on young people in care in feedback and engagement activities to inform service development.
• In conjunction with social care ensure that health recommendations following assessments are implemented.
• To contribute to and promote the achievement of key performance indicators.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi agency partners.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

Job Title: Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner - 88833

Grade: Band 5

Trust: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Erlegh House, University of Reading RG6 6BZ

Ward: Psychology Trauma

Pay Rates: £20.30 per hour

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00, 09:00-17:00 or 12:00-20:00

Why might this job interest you?

Are you a skilled and compassionate Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner with NHS experience? Are ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Join our team at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and help us make a difference!

Main duties of the job

Undertake comprehensive patient-centred interviews and assessments and deliver a range of low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-based interventions.

Support service users in their recovery through face to face, telephone and video-based individual work, as well as group workshops and computerised CBT.

Deliver outcome-focused, evidence-based interventions to service users experiencing common mental health difficulties, while recognising own limitations, and seeking advice/supervision when appropriate.

Complete assessments of risk to self, risk to others and risk from others. Record and act on the information collected appropriately, seeking advice from supervisor and/or safeguarding lead as needed, to ensure risks are appropriately managed.

Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the number of client contacts offered and clinical sessions carried out per week, helping minimise waiting times and ensuring treatment delivery remains accessible and convenient.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job summary

Our service has an exciting opportunity to join the Mental Health Support Team on the Isle of Wight as a Recruit to Train Trainee, training on the PGDip Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children and Young People (High Intensity) Course, part of the NHS England (NHSE) funded Recruit to Train Programme in partnership with University of Reading. This is a 12 month fixed term post starting in February 2027.

The post-holder will carry out clinical work in our service to complement their studies and use their newly developed skills. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic mental health practitioners to work and train within our service. The training post will equip the post-holder to provide interventions for children, young people or families using evidence-based intervention consistent with the course they are attending.

The Mental Health Support Team is a 3-way collaboration and works in partnership with the IW Youth Trust and Barnardo's. In this role you will be line managed by the NHS but will work as 1 team with colleagues from Barnardo's and IW Youth Trust. We are a school based early intervention and prevention service, working with mild to moderate emotional and mental health difficulties providing CBT to children and young people aged 0-18 and their families who are experiencing emotional health and wellbeing difficulties.

Main duties of the job

The course you will be completing at the University of Reading as part of this role is a Level 2 accredited course with BABCP. Upon completion trainees will meet criteria to apply for provisional accreditation as a CBT therapist with BABCP

To apply, you must meet the criteria for CBT training and also have a BABCP-recognised professional background in mental health or related areas. This means having a recognised Core Profession. You can find out whether you have a recognised Core Profession on the website

If you do not have a Core Profession, you must complete a portfolio of evidence to show that you have equivalent training and experience. This is known as the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes portfolio (KSA). If applying via the KSA route, you must have completed a self-statement for KSA criterion before interview and, if successful at interview, will need to prepare the other required sections ahead of the start of the course (including obtaining references). Please see the https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbabcp.com%2Fcore-professions%2Fknowledge-skills-attitudes%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cella.wedderkop%40nhs.net%7C69119551547b44847e1008ddc9ec5dd6%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C638888739429529911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1I%2FTpFvK3gTgRyJXWr%2FQ8Gvqz2f7FxaMFzh5UkCF5dc%3D&reserved=0for guidance and exemplars

If you have undertaken low-intensity CBT training (PWP, CWP or EMHP) you must have at least 2 years experience between the exam board of your previous training (not just coursework completion or a letter from the department) and the start date of any high-intensity training. This is nationally mandated and is there are no exceptions; you will be asked to evidence your exam board date (or date of graduation certificate if no evidence of exam board) prior to invite to interview

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-CFS-12372

Job locations

Newport Clinic

7 Pyle Street

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 1JW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A degree or equivalent is required to meet the academic requirements of CBT training
• A core profession as recognised by the BABCP (Core Professions List -- BABCP)
• A level 6 qualification (typically this would be an undergraduate degree) and meet the eligibility for the BABCP Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route
• Please see the BABCP website for a list of core professions Core Professions List -- BABCP
• To be eligible for the KSA route you would need to have a minimum of 4 years of relevant training (including your core professional training or KSA equivalent) plus the duration of your CBT training course.
• Please see the Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes -- BABCP for more details
• It is expected that the KSA is completed prior to the course start date. Criterion 4 will be inspected at interview, and the final KSA must be formally submitted at the start of the course. Any offer to a KSA route student is on this condition being met.
• For any candidates who have previously completed a low intensity training programme (CWP or EMHP for example), two years of qualified practice following their previous training marks having been ratified by the exam board are required before undertaking this training programme
• Membership of BABCP once enrolled to the RTT course

Desirable

• Formal PgCert qualification in recognised psychological therapy

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of two years experience of working with children, families and young people in a mental health focused role
• A foundation or basic knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A degree or equivalent is required to meet the academic requirements of CBT training A core profession as recognised by the BABCP (Core Professions List -- BABCP) A level 6 qualification (typically this would be an undergraduate degree) and meet the eligibility for the BABCP Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA) route Please see the BABCP website for a list of core professions Core Professions List -- BABCP To be eligible for the KSA route you would need to have a minimum of 4 years of relevant training (including your core professional training or KSA equivalent) plus the duration of your CBT training course. Please see the Knowledge, Skills & Attitudes -- BABCP for more details It is expected that the KSA is completed prior to the course start date. Criterion 4 will be inspected at interview, and the final KSA must be formally submitted at the start of the course. Any offer to a KSA route student is on this condition being met. For any candidates who have previously completed a low intensity training programme (CWP or EMHP for example), two years of qualified practice following their previous training marks having been ratified by the exam board are required before undertaking this training programme Membership of BABCP once enrolled to the RTT course Desirable Formal PgCert qualification in recognised psychological therapy Experience Essential A minimum of two years experience of working with children, families and young people in a mental health focused role A foundation or basic knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy

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

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newport Clinic

7 Pyle Street

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 1JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newport Clinic

7 Pyle Street

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 1JW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

In line with the government's priority to increase access and availability of mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people, the 'Recruit to Train' Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) therapist role is an exciting opportunity for experienced mental health clinicians to develop their clinical skills and deliver evidence-based interventions for children and young people, working across both educational settings and healthcare sectors in England.

This post provides the opportunity to complete the Children and Young People Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (CYP-IAPT) post graduate diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) that is being run in collaboration with the University of Reading. Successful candidates will be employed on a full-time, fixed-term, 15 month contract with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. The successful candidates will study at the University of Reading, learning how to deliver CBT interventions for young people with anxiety or depression. They will also be working within one of our MHSTs for the duration of the one-year university course and would split their time between attending university teaching days and carrying out clinical work within their teams. After successful completion of the course, the fixed term training contract will end. However, applicants would be encouraged to apply for any vacant posts within the service.

Main duties of the job

Location: To be confirmed on offer of appointment, however bases will be within one of the Hampshire CAMHS geographical areas:

*Mid North: Basingstoke, Hook and Odiham, Alton and Petersfield and surrounding areas, Andover and Winchester, Meon and surrounding areas

*West: Eastleigh, Romsey and District and New Forest and surrounding areas

*South East: Fareham, Havant and Gosport and surrounding areas

Please state in the application which area is your preference.

There will be an expectation to travel across sites within your local geographical area and to the University of Reading.

The CBT course provides a thorough and robust cognitive behavioural theoretical base with particular focus on the protocols with the soundest evidence. In addition to providing practical, intensive and detailed skills training to facilitate skill development to a defined standard of competency, the course will aim to increase trainees' knowledge base of theory and research in CBT and to promote a critical approach to the subject. It will aim to equip trainees to become skilled, creative and independent CBT practitioners who appropriately value and adhere to treatment protocols with fidelity. We provide a BABCP level 2 postgraduate diploma in CBT.

The training involves teaching blocks as well as weekly teaching and supervision days at the University of Reading. Applicants must be willing and able to travel.

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.

Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.

We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.

Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence

Job summary

Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (Windsor Dialysis Unit)

PLEASE NOTE: This post is based at Windsor Dialysis Unit, Old Ambulance Station, Maidenhead Road, Windsor, SL4 5EY- and attracts a Fringe payment of 5% of gross basic salary.

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to work full-time 37.5 hours per week at our Windsor Dialysis Unit - you must be able to work all shifts AM, PM and Twilight Shifts.

Windsor dialysis unit is 24 bedded dialysis unit located in the middle of Windsor Town near Windsor Castle and the racecourse.

We work as a team to provide high quality of care to our patients.

Windsor Dialysis Unit is proud to be part ofBerkshire Kidney Unit: University Department of Renal Medicine. We are recognized by the University of Reading for our excellence in clinical care, education and research that the whole department delivers.

A visit to our unit is highly recommended.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will provide high quality fundamental care to patients under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.

Acting always in the patient's best interests.

Protecting and maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity at all times.

Providing individualized care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.

Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/ Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.

Assisting nurses in the Haemodialysis Unit to provide a holistic care to patients. Training will be provided for enhanced practice.

As part of the induction process, all new Healthcare Assistants will be supported to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate (attached document refers) developed by Health Education England, Skills for Health and Skills for Care (2015).

This fantastic opportunity will allow you to gain formal recognition for the skills and knowledge you develop within the first 12 weeks of employment within the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

About us

Windsor is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our Trust "CARE" values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Job summary

Band 6 Experienced Occupational Therapist - Paediatrics

**PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed-term/secondment opportunity until September 2027 (to cover a secondment).**

This static post provides an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and highly valued therapy team within Paediatrics, based at Dingley Child Development Centre, University of Reading Campus.

The post holder will autonomously manage a complex caseload of inpatient and outpatient children aged 0-18 with a range of physical, developmental and complex neurological conditions and diagnoses. This will involve specialist assessment and management of the caseload and the providing clinical assessment and treatment.

We are a friendly, very supportive and proactive multidisciplinary team with fantastic links with our community and system partners.

For further information please see the attached job description and person specification.

We attract Occupational Therapists from all over the country and internationally. If you'd like to see more about what we do, please go to our Twitter @rbhtherapyteam.

Main duties of the job

To autonomously manage a complex caseload of inpatient and outpatient children aged 0-16 with a range of therapeutic needs. This will involve specialist assessment and management of the caseload and the therapist will provide clinical assessment and treatment.

To be an Occupational Therapist clinical specialising in the management of Paediatrics at the Dingley Child Development Centre and other Trust locations as required.

To work as a member of the MDT supporting the Occupational Therapy team for the Child Development Centre in conjunction with the Band 7 Occupational Therapist and Dingley Therapy Team Lead.

To use specialist occupational therapy knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to provide support and advice to the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team and other healthcare staff, and to manage own caseload of patients with complex conditions as an autonomous practitioner.

To support the delivery of a high quality, effective and efficient paediatric Occupational Therapy service.

To support the Therapy Management team in planning and policy development for the Paediatric Occupational Therapy team.

To deputise for the Paediatric Band 7 Occupational Therapist as required.

About us

We are one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country - serving a population of more than 500,000 people - and the main provider of acute and specialist care services for West Berkshire.

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, play, and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our Trust "CARE" values :Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Our innovative Therapies Practice Education Team are an integral part of our staff's experience in their roles. Please follow this link to see more of what we do!https://youtu.be/dFeVzr_UqCw

Job summary

Please note: Applications can only be submitted through the University of Reading's online recruitment system. Applications sent via this website will not be accepted.

For a full Job Description and Person Specification, please refer to the vacancy details on the University of Reading website.

To apply, please visit the University of Reading Jobs website and submit your application quoting reference number SRF54300.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced CBT Therapist or Clinical Psychologist to take the next step in their career and help shape the future of child mental health services.

Appointment will be at Grade 7 of the University of Reading salary scale. The post is fixed term for 12 months in the first instance.

Part Time ( 0.60 FTE 21 hours per week), Fixed Term until 31st March 2028

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on 12th October 2026

Main duties of the job

You will oversee and develop a team of clinicians, trainees, assistant psychologists, and administrative staff, creating a culture of high standards, learning, and innovation. You will oversee clinical decision-making, supervision, quality assurance, and service performance, whilst working closely with researchers and senior colleagues to translate cutting-edge research into real-world clinical practice.

This role offers the chance to develop leadership skills without leaving clinical work behind. You will continue to use your specialist CAMHS expertise whilst gaining experience in workforce development, operational management, strategy, and service transformation.

You will:

-Hold a Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in CBT or a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

-Have substantial experience delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with anxiety disorders and depression.

-Enjoy training, supervising, and developing clinicians to deliver high-quality treatment.

-Be excited by the opportunity to combine clinical leadership with research and service innovation.

To meet the Universitys commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, safeguarding checks will be carried out, and appointment will be contingent on obtaining DBS clearance (enhanced with childrens barred list).

About us

As Clinical Lead for the AnDY Research Clinic in Reading, you will combine clinical expertise, leadership, and service development to ensure children and young people with anxiety, OCD, and depression receive timely, evidence-based care whilst supporting pioneering research that has the potential to improve treatment nationally and internationally. Much of our research is carried out in partnership with our sister AnDY Research Clinic in Oxford, which is part of the new Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research (OCEMR) at the University of Oxford.

Job summary

Are you an experience Nurse, OT or Social Worker looking for a new, exciting opportunity?

Do you have a passion for working with children with mental health complexities?

We are looking for an Advanced Mental Health Practitioner to join our Berkshire West CAMHS Specialist Community Team (SCT) to cover Reading and Wokingham and when needed, Newbury.

CAMHS SCT provides a responsive, formulation led intervention for children and young people experiencing complex mental health difficulties or needing urgent and/or intensive specialist support. The service develops an early, holistic understanding of each young per by coproducing formulations with them, their families and key professionals across education, social care and the voluntary sector. This shared approach clarifies the young person's difficulties and the systemic factors influencing their presentation and creates the best care plan to meet their needs.

You will join a team of clinicians from various disciplines to provide assessments, care-coordination, and evidence-based psychological interventions to young people and their families. As a senior member of the team, you will be supporting and supervising less experienced and junior members of the team.

This role is a 12 month FTC and we are looking for someone full time. The hours are 9-5pm and you will be based at Erlegh House, University of Reading with free parking on-site.

Main duties of the job

• Provide comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions to young people and their families, as appropriate.
• Provide care co-ordination for young people open to the service where appropriate.
• Independently manage an appropriately sized caseload.
• Use supervision effectively.
• Offer supervision and training to junior colleagues and other agencies as appropriate.
• Work with colleagues to support the clinical leadership of the team.
• Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and within a multiagency system.
• Work autonomously within professional guidelines and exercise responsibility for the systematic governance of psychological practice.
• Contribute to audit, service development and research, as appropriate.
• Maintain own continuing professional development and contribute to team professional development initiatives.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

We are seeking to recruit a 10PA post for a Consultant Cellular Pathologist for the Royal Berkshire Hospital as part of Berkshire/Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) Network.

The appointee will be required to be medically qualified and to have broad experience in diagnostic histopathology and cytopathology. It is expected that the appointee will hold Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists or show evidence of equivalent training and experience. The appointee will join the existing team to provide specialist care to thisgrowing population of patients and raise departmental profiles through teaching and education.

The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Cellular Pathology service is to become a leader in the field of Cellular Pathology management and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as team work, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.

The simulation date is XXXXX and the interview date is XXXXX.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will support the current delivery of histopathology and cytopathology services, including contribution to the development of these services at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. The post would also benefit from taking the lead in one or more subspecialty disciplines. There is scope for negotiation within the department as to which cancer site the appointee will act as lead in, however there is currently a need to cover the Gynecology screening and non-screening workload and MDT, non gynae cytology workload, GIT workload.

About us

Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job summary

This is a fixed term post for a consultant paediatrician with a special interest in diabetic medicine.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and enthusiastic team who believe in leading from the frontline with the aim of providing outstanding care to our community and investing in the well-being and development of our people.

There is a combined Department of Paediatrics and Child Health within the Acute Trust resulting in improved liaison and integration in the care of patients and the training of junior doctors.

Paediatric in-patient services and neonatal services are provided at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. The children's wards, paediatric observation unit, and outpatient clinic opened in 2002, and are sited centrally within the Hospital. The neonatal unit was refurbished in 2014 and is situated in the maternity block. The Dingley Child Development Centre is currently located at Erlegh House, University of Reading.

Main duties of the job

Job Title:

Consultant

Clinical Speciality / Sub-Speciality:

General Paediatrics

Care Group/Clinical Directorate:

Urgent Care Group/Women's and Children's

Reports To:

Clinical Lead for Acute Paediatrics

Accountable To:

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Nominal Base:

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Hours:

Full time: 10 Programme Activities (PA)* (or pro rata for part time)

Contract Type:

the post will be 1.0 WTE until early Jan 2027 and will then decrease to 0.7WTE for the remainder of the fixed term contract (initially 6 months, with the potential possibility to extend to 12 months if required)

Salary:

As per Consultant Contract

New or Replacement Post:

Replacement

On-Call Rota Requirements:

To provide on-call cover for paediatrics on a 1 in 14 rota. On-call is Category 'A' non-resident with 3% on-call intensity supplement.

Pension:

NHS Contributory Scheme

Annual Leave Entitlement:

On appointment: 33 days (pro rata for part time)

After 7 years' service: 35 days (pro rata for part time)

Study Leave Entitlement:

A maximum of 30 days within a three year period. For further details, contact the Medical Education Team.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, practical and flexible Estates Mobile Technician (Multi-Skilled) to join our Estates team based at Erleigh House, Reading. You will provide day-to-day engineering and building maintenance across Berkshire Healthcare sites, helping to keep our clinical and support environments safe, reliable and operational. The role suits a multi-skilled technician who can diagnose faults, work independently, support colleagues and contractors, and deliver high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across a broad range of building and engineering services. You will travel independently between Trust sites across Berkshire using a Trust provided vehicle and participate in the on-call rota, including working outside normal hours when required.

Main duties of the job

• Carry out planned and reactive engineering and building maintenance across Trust-owned, managed and occupied sites.
• Diagnose and resolve complex faults across plant, equipment, electrical and mechanical systems and building fabric.
• Complete PPM activities and support statutory compliance, including Legionella controls, fire systems, lifts, electrical systems and boilers.
• Record labour, materials and job activity accurately on the MICAD Helpdesk system using a Trust-issued handheld device.
• Work from drawings, instructions and specifications, undertake new installations and ensure disturbed areas are properly made good.
• Liaise with service users, departmental managers, the Estates Helpdesk and contractors to minimise disruption to patient services.
• Support and supervise contractors, contribute to risk assessments and health and safety arrangements, and deputise for the Estates Maintenance Supervisor when required.
• Travel across Berkshire, transport tools and equipment, and participate in the on-call rota and out-of-hours working as required.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our 20 bedded Intensive Care Unit for a caring, highly motivated and enthusiastic band 5 Staff Nurse

Every day we strive to deliver excellent and compassionate care to our patients. We were voted ICU Trust Of The Year in 2022 by the Intensive Care Society. As an Intensive Care Unit we are proud to have been successful in achieving university accreditation with the University of Reading. We were recently in the top 10% of hospitals in the UK in the "Friends and Family Test"

We are looking for Registered Nurses who have acute nursing experience. We are looking for current or recent NHS Nursing experience although previous ICU experience is not necessary. Please do not apply if you have not worked in the NHS.

Nurses new to ICU are supported by our dedicated practice education team and follow the National Competency Framework for Registered Nurses in Adult Critical Care.

Your transition into critical care is also supported by a dedicated mentor and a team leader who will ensure you have the support and guidance you require.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing planned nursing care, and for the maintenance of associated records for patients in the given clinical area.

You will be expected to work as an effective team member, assisting in the management and the organisation of the work as required.

The post holder will display effective communication skills and work as a role model for good practice, supporting and developing students and more junior colleagues as required.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our 20 bedded Intensive Care Unit for a caring, highly motivated, enthusiastic band 6 Senior Staff Nurse

Every day we strive to deliver excellent and compassionate care to our patients. We were voted ICU Trust Of The Year in 2022 by the Intensive Care Society. As an Intensive Care Unit we're proud to have been successful in achieving university accreditation with the University of Reading. We were recently in the top 10% of hospitals in the UK in the "Friends and Family Test"

You must be a Registered Nurse with a nationally recognised Critical Care course experience. Your development within ICU is supported by a dedicated mentor and team leader who'll ensure you will have the support and guidance you require. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your leadership skills and build on your already excellent knowledge and skills base. Your leadership will contribute to a team mission to deliver person centred cared with kindness and respect and in line with our hospital values continually strive to deliver excellence in everything we do. The integral part of the Senior Staff Nurse role will be to lead and support a multi-disciplinary team. You will use your own initiative and your excellent communication skills to liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to achieve the best for our patients

As an ICU unit we offer the opportunity to care for a wide range of critically ill patients including complex elective surgery, trauma and medicine.

Main duties of the job

Support the Department Sister / Charge Nurse in leading the team to deliver the objectives of the clinical area. In the absence of the Department Sister / Charge Nurse, be responsible for ensuring that all Level 2 and Level 3 Critical care patients in the given clinical area receive safe, competent nursing care. Lead the team for which they are responsible, working flexibly to support other/ more junior colleagues on a day-to-day basis.

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Job summary

Are you an experienced Mental Health professional wanting to work within a supportive specialist CAMHS team?

Will you thrive working within a multi-disciplinary system to provide a high quality mental health service to young people in Berkshire?

This is an exciting opportunity to join our specialised Berkshire CAMHS Link team as an Advanced Mental Health Practitioner. This is an 18 month fixed term contract post for 22.5 hours per week. The post is based at Erlegh House in Reading and will support delivery of high quality trauma informed systemic care to children and young people across Berkshire.

The role requires a confident and experienced mental health professional who can demonstrateboth experience of working with and a genuine interest in the health and wellbeing of children and young people with complex needs. They will be well organised, have excellent communication and clinical leadership skills, and be familiar with the demands and working environments of Social Care, Health, Education and other partner agency settings.

You will need to have a recognised professional registration and demonstrable experience working within Children and Young People's mental health services.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver a high-quality trauma-informed mental health service to children and young people across Berkshire.
• To deliver interventions that are systemic in nature and develop the professional family network to support them to work therapeutically with the young people in their care.
• To provide specialist assessment and therapeutic interventions, offer consultation on children's care to non-clinical colleagues and to other, non-professional carers, working within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the team's policies and procedures.
• To work in a trauma informed way. This means facilitating and collaborating in multiagency formulation meetings, devising multiagency intervention plans and offering ongoing supervision and coaching to professionals so that interventions are therapeutic, streamlined and developmentally appropriate for the young person.
• To utilise research skills to contribute to audit, policy and service development and research. To propose and implement policy changes within the area served by the team

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites