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<h2><strong>Fully remote, full-time internship for aspiring clinical psychologists, psychotherapists and counsellors.</strong></h2><p>Our Clinical Psychology Internship equips aspiring mental health professionals worldwide with essential skills and practical client-facing experience, preparing them for careers in clinical psychology, coaching, psychotherapy, or counselling.</p><p>Interns complete an intensive one-month crash course covering a toolkit of evidence-based techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). They then provide free online, one-to-one coaching to global clients who otherwise lack access to mental health care, initially promoting behaviour change (e.g., diet, sleep, reducing procrastination) and later progressing to clients experiencing depression or anxiety.</p><h3><strong>About Overcome</strong></h3><p>Overcome is a UK-registered charity (Charity Number: 1191308) providing online mental health coaching worldwide, particularly to underserved communities in developing countries. We are a trusted placement provider for leading universities such as UCL, Bath, and Loughborough.</p><h3><strong>Internship Overview</strong></h3><p>This internship is a fully remote, unpaid, full-time (~30 hours/week) role. Approximately 80% of our alumni secure paid mental health positions (e.g., Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners, Assistant Psychologists, Support Workers), or pursue further relevant studies shortly after completion.</p><p><strong>We take applications on a rolling basis with monthly cohorts!</strong></p><h2><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h2><h3><strong>1st Month</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Full-time Intensive Training</strong></li></ul><p>Engage in full-time intensive training covering techniques from motivational interviewing, and important techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance commitment therapy.</p><ul><li><strong>Diverse Learning Activities</strong></li></ul><p>Learning activities include live workshops, self-study, quizzes, one-to-one/group roleplays, and assessments.t</p><h3><strong>2nd and 3rd Month</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Client Work</strong></li></ul><p>~90% of interns pass training to support real clients. They keep track of client sessions and update their supervisor. They also attend weekly internal clinical supervision and ~monthly external clinical supervision.</p><ul><li><strong>Opportunities</strong></li></ul><p>Other opportunities include training future cohorts, completing recruitment role-plays to recruit future interns, managing your own project in mental health, etc.</p><h2><strong>Post-Internship Opportunities</strong></h2><ul><li>70% of our alumni continue volunteering with us to see clients at flexible hours.</li><li>2% chance of full-time employment at a competitive salary.</li><li>Some clients may pay for extended coaching sessions, mutually agreed between you and the client. You keep all the money and get paid by them directly.</li></ul><h2><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></h2><p><strong>Passion</strong></p><p>Strong interest in psychotherapy, counselling, and/or clinical psychology.</p><p><strong>Commitment</strong></p><p>Ability to commit full-time (~30 hours per week) for the full duration of the three month internship.</p><p><strong>Soft Skills</strong></p><p>Good under pressure. Fast learner. Organised.</p><p><strong>Strong Language Skills</strong></p><p>Fluent in English. Good at explaining things simply.</p><p><strong>Financial Independence</strong></p><p>Can fund your own living expenses. We provide no salary or stipend.</p><p><strong>Likability</strong></p><p>Great at building relationships, in one to one settings, very quickly.</p><h3><strong>Desirable</strong></h3><ul><li>Relevant degrees or past training</li><li>Relevant certifications in Psychotherapy or Counselling</li><li>Experience in supporting others' mental health</li><li>One-to-one teaching in any context</li><li>Having dealt with mental illness yourself</li><li>Living in a low or middle income country (e.g. India, Kenya, Romania)</li></ul><p><strong>You can ask us questions via </strong><a href="mailto:recruitment@overcome.org.uk" target="_blank"><strong>recruitment@overcome.org.uk</strong></a><strong> - note that this role is fully remote and our recruitment team responds to inquiries from Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm UK time.</strong></p>

Overcome

Clinical Internship

<i>Location</i>Manchester

	<i>Position</i>Clinical Trainee Placements

	<i>Advertising Salary</i>Not Applicable

	<i>Vacancy Type</i>Placement

	<i>Careers Site Advertising End Date</i>Not Specified

	<i>Hours</i>Hours Per Week:7

	<i>Working Pattern</i>Monday - Friday

	<i>School Website URL</i>Not Specified
 
	       

        

        
		<h2>About The Role</h2>
	
		
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    <li><strong>Thank you for your interest in a Counselling Placement at a Place2Be partner school!&nbsp;Click this link to view a map of our placement schools:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?hl=en&amp;mid=1FifS_0M0IiXmPX8eVUc-1EAlBcG_xag&amp;ll=53.72628311420423%2C-1.5667679000000136&amp;z=6" target="_blank">Placement Map</a><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?hl=en&amp;mid=1FifS_0M0IiXmPX8eVUc-1EAlBcG_xag&amp;ll=53.72628311420423%2C-1.5667679000000136&amp;z=6" target="_blank">&nbsp;</a></strong></li>
    <li><strong>Please note that not all schools will have placements available, but we will try our best to match you to a convenient placement.</strong></li>
    <li><strong>Please only apply for one vacancy as multiple applications are rejected on the system. If successful upon interview, you will have the opportunity to discuss your location preference.</strong></li>
    <li><strong>All successful applicants would need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check that is&nbsp;enhanced, checked for&nbsp;children’s and adult’s barred list, and is&nbsp;registered on the Update Service.</strong></li>
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<p>Counsellors&nbsp;on Placement provide emotional and therapeutic support to children and young people aged 4-18 in Place2Be partner schools. As an organisation that has adopted the BACP ethical framework of good practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, counsellors working within the organisation are dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of the children they work with.</p>
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    <li>Place2Be provides a high level of support to counsellors on placement through regular supervision, tailored training workshops and offers a well-recognised clinical placement*.</li>
    <li>We provide a comprehensive induction programme and clinical supervision is undertaken at the end of each day.</li>
    <li>We need you to be available for a minimum of one day per week to work in a therapeutic capacity with up to 3 children offering one-to-one counselling.</li>
    <li>Placements are term time only and run for one academic year. There are opportunities for you to stay with us beyond one year.</li>
    <li>You will have the opportunity to attend up to six optional workshops throughout the year which are recognised as continuing professional development time.</li>
    <li>Sessions spent with children are accepted as clinical hours towards professional accreditation, and are recognised by the BACP and UKCP.</li>
    <li>A placement is an excellent stepping stone into a job opportunity and career with Place2Be, over&nbsp;⅔&nbsp;of our clinical staff were once Counsellors on Placement.</li>
    <li>We have places available in our projects in both primary and secondary schools nationwide.</li>
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<p>*<strong>Counting your hours</strong></p>
<p>All clinical hours gained on placement can be used towards accreditation with a body such as BACP and UKCP. However if you need to gain clinical hours for your course, we would strongly advise that you check with your course tutor as to whether child hours are accepted before applying. If your course does not accept child hours but you would like to gain counselling experience of working with Children and Young People, you can still apply for a Place2Be placement as a second placement.</p>
<p><strong>Diversity and Inclusion</strong></p>
<p>Place2Be is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination practices and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are particularly interested in attracting applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.<br>
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Additionally, for our clinical roles we are particularly keen in attracting male candidates to reflect the diversity of the partner schools and communities we work in.&nbsp;</p>

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		<h2>About You</h2>
	
		
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<p>You will be a fully qualified Counsellor, Therapist or studying towards one of these professions at the following levels:</p>
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    <li>Diploma in Counselling (Level 4 or above). If you are in your first year you will have completed a full academic year Certificate Course in Counselling or the equivalent of 9 - 12 months.</li>
    <li>Degree, MSc or MA in Counselling or Psychotherapy - if you are in your first year you will have relevant experience of direct work with children.</li>
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<p>We are always looking for suitable counsellors on placement, so if you believe you have what it takes to thrive in this challenging, rewarding environment please apply.&nbsp;Please view/download the full Job Description and Person Specification on our website for further details.</p>

		
	
		<h2>About Us</h2>
	
		
			<p>Place2Be is the leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert professional development to improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people, families,&nbsp;teachers&nbsp;and school staff. The charity currently provides an embedded mental health service in 500 UK primary and secondary schools supporting a school community of around 243,000 children and young people.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Our teams provide a range of services in our partner schools to build resilience early in life through counselling, creative work and play and support a child’s ability to engage in school life.&nbsp; Our work, focused on early intervention, is part of the comprehensive CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) system.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>
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Through our professional development programme, we are training around 1,200 Counsellors on Placement each year who build their mental health and counselling skills and experience through practice in our partner schools. We also provide a range of professional development programmes on mental health and wellbeing for school leaders, teachers and other professionals who work with children and young people, so we can help to build ‘mentally healthy’ schools and communities where all children can thrive and flourish.</p>
<p>We continue to pilot,&nbsp;trial&nbsp;and explore new ways in which we can develop our practice as well as share learning, expertise and findings from the robust evidence and evaluation we gather. <strong>HRH The&nbsp;Princess of Wales</strong>&nbsp;is our Royal Patron and Place2Be is one of the founding charity partners of Heads Together. We also work collaboratively with a range of charities and expert organisations to leverage best-in-class knowledge and expertise to inform, develop and improve outcomes for the children,&nbsp;families&nbsp;and schools we support.&nbsp;We ask our staff team to share our core values of perseverance, integrity,&nbsp;compassion&nbsp;and creativity, and to have the skills and patience to support some of the UK’s most vulnerable children and families.</p>
<p><strong>Our values:</strong></p>
<p>We believe that how we approach our work is as important as the work itself. Our four key values shape everything we do: </p>
<p><strong>Compassion</strong>&nbsp;– We bring empathy and kindness to all we do, to better understand and meet the needs of children and young people, colleagues and other stakeholders.</p>
<p><strong>Integrity</strong>&nbsp;– We demonstrate sound ethical values in all our work, and we are honest, transparent, courageous and authentic.</p>
<p><strong>Perseverance</strong>&nbsp;– We have the courage to continue in the face of adversity and do this with determination to find effective solutions.</p>
<p><strong>Creativity</strong>&nbsp;– We bring an open-minded approach and flexibility to our thinking and actions and enable others to do the same.&nbsp;</p>
		
	

        
            
            
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Counsellor on Placement Greater Manchester

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are seeking a Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist who is passionate about Neurorehabilitation (NR) for a 12 month fixed term contract or secondment. Applicants with relevant clinical experience seeking opportunity of a more senior role may also be considered. The post holder will gain excellent clinical expertise and leadership skills across the neuro rehab pathway working with our specialist teams and support patients accessing the Level 1 units in Salford, and Level 2 unit in Rochdale (Floyd Unit). Site base will be dependent on skills and experience of successful applicant.</p> <p>Applicants must have established skills in management of dysphagia, acquired communication disorders, and experience of working with patients with tracheostomy. Complex neuro presentations include patients on the 'Prolonged Disorder of Consciousness' (PDOC) spectrum and 'Cognitive Communication Disorder' (CCD). </p> <p>You will be joining a dynamic and friendly MDT and will also be part of the larger Neuro Rehab SLT service. We are a team that pursues innovation, and support CPD and research opportunities. Examples of previous pilots and collaborations include Phagenyx, Music therapy, collaboration with Ace Centre and the ongoing Facial Rehab Pathway Project work with the 'Greater Manchester Neurorehabilitation and Integrated Stroke Delivery Network' (GMNISDN). </p> <p>Informal visits and enquiries are welcome. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To join our Neurorehabilitation service on a Fixed Term/secondment basis and support the limited band 7 rotation covering our Level 1 units at Salford (C2 and L1) and Level 2 unit (Floyd Unit) in Rochdale. Site base will be dependent on skills and experience of successful applicant.</p> <p>-To provide highly specialist evidenced based input to the provision and development of Speech and Language Therapy in NR.</p> <p>- To lead on and coordinate management of complex communication disorders within this caseload, including patients with; tracheostomy, 'prolonged disorders of consciousness' (PDOC), 'locked in syndrome' and 'cognitive communication disorder'. </p> <p>-To lead on and coordinate management of complex dysphagia within this caseload, including patients with tracheostomy.</p> <p>- ependent on existing skills you may have opportunity to join the Salford VFS and FEES rota and will be required to support the mobile FEES service for INRU within MCCN.</p> <p>-You will support the Senior management team with service development projects for Neurorehabilitation and in line with the Greater Manchester transformation project. Networking with other Neurorehabilitation services and the Greater Manchester Network will be part of your role.</p> <p>There may be opportunity to join Salford VFS and FEES rota, and support of the mobile FEES service for the Level 2 units within MCCN, dependent on existing skill.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.</p> <p>As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - <strong>care</strong>, <strong>appreciate</strong> and <strong>inspire </strong>- to join our team.</p> <p><strong>Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)</strong></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>18 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        Per Annum
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>12 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>236-SCO-P540-25</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Salford Hospital/ Floyd Unit (Rochdale)</p>
      <p>Stott Lane</p>
      <p>Salford/ Rochdale</p>
            <p>M6 8HD</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: <a href="http://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk" target="_blank">www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk</a></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: <a href="http://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk" target="_blank">www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk</a></p>
    
  


      
  
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          Professional Registration
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>HCPC Registration</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>RCSLT membership</li>
          
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Degree in Speech &amp; Language Therapy</li>
        
        <li>Completion of post basic training in dysphagia</li>
        
        <li>Completion of RCSLT tracheostomy competencies</li>
        
        <li>A Member of Neurological/ Rehab CEN</li>
        
        <li>MSc or advanced qualification relevant to communication and or swallowing disorders or demonstrates commitment to work towards this level</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of successful completion of highly specialist relevant short courses</li>
        
        <li>Training in SLT student clinical supervision</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Completion of video fluoroscopy competencies</li>
          
          <li>Completion of FEES competencies</li>
          
          <li>Competencies in PDOC assessment</li>
          
          <li>Basic counselling</li>
          
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          Knowledge and Training
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience working in the NHS</li>
        
        <li>Minimum of 3 years' experience in a relevant field post-registration, including 1 year at a specialist level within adult neurology</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working within a neuro or rehab MDT</li>
        
        <li>Experience in assessment and management of complex swallowing and communication disorders including; patients with tracheostomy, on the PDOC spectrum and CCD</li>
        
        <li>Experience of setting patient centred goals</li>
        
        <li>Experience in supporting and leading capacity assessments and being involved in the best interest process</li>
        
        <li>Experience in working with patients with mental health issues</li>
        
        <li>Experience in working with patients with challenging behaviour</li>
        
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          Skills and Abilities
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Willingness to work across sites; to support rotation and development of NR across MCCN</li>
        
        <li>Excellent communication and organisational skills</li>
        
        <li>Excellent presentation skills (written and verbal)</li>
        
        <li>Experience in leading a small team.</li>
        
        <li>Experience in leading a small project.</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>An interest and willingness to lead or participate in research</li>
          
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Professional Registration
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>HCPC Registration</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>RCSLT membership</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Degree in Speech &amp; Language Therapy</li>
          
          <li>Completion of post basic training in dysphagia</li>
          
          <li>Completion of RCSLT tracheostomy competencies</li>
          
          <li>A Member of Neurological/ Rehab CEN</li>
          
          <li>MSc or advanced qualification relevant to communication and or swallowing disorders or demonstrates commitment to work towards this level</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of successful completion of highly specialist relevant short courses</li>
          
          <li>Training in SLT student clinical supervision</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Completion of video fluoroscopy competencies</li>
            
            <li>Completion of FEES competencies</li>
            
            <li>Competencies in PDOC assessment</li>
            
            <li>Basic counselling</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Knowledge and Training
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience working in the NHS</li>
          
          <li>Minimum of 3 years' experience in a relevant field post-registration, including 1 year at a specialist level within adult neurology</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working within a neuro or rehab MDT</li>
          
          <li>Experience in assessment and management of complex swallowing and communication disorders including; patients with tracheostomy, on the PDOC spectrum and CCD</li>
          
          <li>Experience of setting patient centred goals</li>
          
          <li>Experience in supporting and leading capacity assessments and being involved in the best interest process</li>
          
          <li>Experience in working with patients with mental health issues</li>
          
          <li>Experience in working with patients with challenging behaviour</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Skills and Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Willingness to work across sites; to support rotation and development of NR across MCCN</li>
          
          <li>Excellent communication and organisational skills</li>
          
          <li>Excellent presentation skills (written and verbal)</li>
          
          <li>Experience in leading a small team.</li>
          
          <li>Experience in leading a small project.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>An interest and willingness to lead or participate in research</li>
            
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    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust </p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Salford Hospital/ Floyd Unit (Rochdale)</p>
      <p>Stott Lane</p>
      <p>Salford/ Rochdale</p>
            <p>M6 8HD</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
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        <p>Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust </p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Salford Hospital/ Floyd Unit (Rochdale)</p>
          <p>Stott Lane</p>
          <p>Salford/ Rochdale</p>
                    <p>M6 8HD</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

NHS Jobs

Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist in Neurorehabilitation

<h2>Job summary</h2>
           Job Summary <p>The purpose of this post is to support the Clinical Lead and Inpatient Service managers with the overall capacity and flow on the general adult and older people acute wards across the Trust.</p> <p>The post holder will assist in in the operational management of beds within acute services and will work as a key player in the bed management service.</p> <p>The post holder will be required to attend service meetings to support capacity and flow, sourcing NHS placements and coordinating assessment and funding for such placements.</p> <p>The post holder will be the main source and support the Bed Managers in redirection of admissions in accordance with assessment of need through the identification of the appropriate care setting such as PICU, forensic services or alternatives to admission.</p> <p>The post holder will work closely with clinical multi-disciplinary team to ensure good communication between staff, patient and their relatives in regards to admission and discharge.</p> <p>The post holder will oversee and work with the Bed Managers to ensure accurate bed states with real time patient tracking expected to be maintained, as well as managing the bed capacity and provide availability for future admission planning.</p> <p>The post holder will oversee the data collection for monthly statistics, including OAPS and DTOCs and they will have a good degree of computer literacy in the use of NHS database systems.</p>     <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Participate and assist in establishing an effective system for bed management of beds to ensure efficient patient capacity and flow.</p>   <p> Oversee all requests for emergency admissions, discussing alternatives to admissions where appropriate to ensure timely response.</p> <p> Minimise incidence of bed crises, using knowledge of impending discharges and extended periods of leave.</p> <p> Actively be involved in the delayed discharge process and assisting the MDT to facilitate timely discharge and escalate cases as appropriate.</p> <p> Contribute to the development pf systems and processes that will support live bed states. Promote and foster supportive relationships with key stakeholders.</p> <p> Develop and maintain processes for effective bed management which will include accessing funding and placement for securing non-NHS beds.</p> <p> Proactive in ascertaining the Trust's position regarding bed management resources.</p> <p> Liaison with appropriate teams and services in the management of interface issues.</p> <p> Immediate problem solving and decision making, to enable both short and long term planning within the Bed Management service.</p> <p> Oversee and monitor the recording of non-contracted activity.</p> <p> Ensure accurate and timely recording of bed management information.</p> <p> Support bed management and patient flow.</p> <p> Identify and escalate blockages within the system.</p>     <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.</p>
<p>Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our<strong>#PennineCarePeople</strong>and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.</p>
<p>All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.</p>
<p>If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.</li>
<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance</li>
<li>Access to Continued Professional Development</li>
<li>Involvement in improvement and research activities</li>
<li>Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service</li>
<li>Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel</li>
</ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>16 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>311-B483-25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Pennine care NHS trust</p>
      <p>225 Old street Ashton-under-lyne</p>
      <p>Ashton-under-Lyne</p>
            <p>OL6 7SR</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
     Job Summary <p>The purpose of this post is to support the Clinical Lead and Inpatient Service managers with the overall capacity and flow on the general adult and older people acute wards across the Trust.</p> <p>The post holder will assist in in the operational management of beds within acute services and will work as a key player in the bed management service.</p> <p>The post holder will be required to attend service meetings to support capacity and flow, sourcing NHS placements and coordinating assessment and funding for such placements.</p> <p>The post holder will be the main source and support the Bed Managers in redirection of admissions in accordance with assessment of need through the identification of the appropriate care setting such as PICU, forensic services or alternatives to admission.</p> <p>The post holder will work closely with clinical multi-disciplinary team to ensure good communication between staff, patient and their relatives in regards to admission and discharge.</p> <p>The post holder will oversee and work with the Bed Managers to ensure accurate bed states with real time patient tracking expected to be maintained, as well as managing the bed capacity and provide availability for future admission planning.</p> <p>The post holder will oversee the data collection for monthly statistics, including OAPS and DTOCs and they will have a good degree of computer literacy in the use of NHS database systems.</p>     

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
       Job Summary <p>The purpose of this post is to support the Clinical Lead and Inpatient Service managers with the overall capacity and flow on the general adult and older people acute wards across the Trust.</p> <p>The post holder will assist in in the operational management of beds within acute services and will work as a key player in the bed management service.</p> <p>The post holder will be required to attend service meetings to support capacity and flow, sourcing NHS placements and coordinating assessment and funding for such placements.</p> <p>The post holder will be the main source and support the Bed Managers in redirection of admissions in accordance with assessment of need through the identification of the appropriate care setting such as PICU, forensic services or alternatives to admission.</p> <p>The post holder will work closely with clinical multi-disciplinary team to ensure good communication between staff, patient and their relatives in regards to admission and discharge.</p> <p>The post holder will oversee and work with the Bed Managers to ensure accurate bed states with real time patient tracking expected to be maintained, as well as managing the bed capacity and provide availability for future admission planning.</p> <p>The post holder will oversee the data collection for monthly statistics, including OAPS and DTOCs and they will have a good degree of computer literacy in the use of NHS database systems.</p>       
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Interview
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Diploma or working toward completion, evidence of ongoing CPD</li>
        
        <li>Solid experience in working with individuals who present with mental health services in crisis and have symptoms of acute mental illness. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams,</li>
        
        <li>oAbility to act as mentor, counsellor, educator and advocate to patients, staffs and relatives. oAcute hospital service provision. oAdmissions, transfers and discharge procedures and implementations. oKnowledge of risk assessment / management processes. oKnowledge and understanding of current mental health legislation, safeguarding and child protection legislation, including DOLS. oUnderstanding of confidentiality issues and data protection issues. oComprehensive understanding of the Discharge Standards, CCG Liaison, Specialist Services Liaison. oUnderstanding of the principles of capacity management and bed management procedures. oAuditing / data collection. oResearch skills and ability to evidence current / proposal practice. oUnderstanding of funding process for placements. oWorking knowledge of Delayed Discharge Criteria and Barriers to Discharge. Understanding of S117 process</li>
        
        <li>Skills and AbilitiesoComprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills. oExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal. oGood analytical skills. oAbility to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and CPA process. oComprehensive and proficient IT skills including NHS computer systems. oAbility to form productive working relationships with service users, carers, multi-disciplinary staff and all relevant stakeholders. oGood organisation andoAbility to have 24 hour responsibility for the clinical area and nursing team. oPresentation skills.oApplication Form oInterview   prioritisation skills. oAn effective communicator with the wards, consultants and service managers oAbility to delegate appropriately. oAbility to manage budgets and resources. oAbility to induct any staff member to the area with confidence. oTo establish and maintain close working links with Social Services, CMHT and other secondary care providers. oTo liaise with other Boroughs regarding patient transfer and be proactive in the transfer of these clients. oTo facilitate effective communication between all grades of staff on all aspects of bed management. oExperience of working across professional / organisational boundaries.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oHave wide experience in all aspects of Mental Health Nursing. oInvolvement in operational policy development. oInvolvement in performance reviews for all staff and formulating full clinical are training profile. oOrganisational, managerial and motivational ability.</li>
          
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            Interview
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Diploma or working toward completion, evidence of ongoing CPD</li>
          
          <li>Solid experience in working with individuals who present with mental health services in crisis and have symptoms of acute mental illness. Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams,</li>
          
          <li>oAbility to act as mentor, counsellor, educator and advocate to patients, staffs and relatives. oAcute hospital service provision. oAdmissions, transfers and discharge procedures and implementations. oKnowledge of risk assessment / management processes. oKnowledge and understanding of current mental health legislation, safeguarding and child protection legislation, including DOLS. oUnderstanding of confidentiality issues and data protection issues. oComprehensive understanding of the Discharge Standards, CCG Liaison, Specialist Services Liaison. oUnderstanding of the principles of capacity management and bed management procedures. oAuditing / data collection. oResearch skills and ability to evidence current / proposal practice. oUnderstanding of funding process for placements. oWorking knowledge of Delayed Discharge Criteria and Barriers to Discharge. Understanding of S117 process</li>
          
          <li>Skills and AbilitiesoComprehensive mental health and risk assessment skills. oExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal. oGood analytical skills. oAbility to demonstrate working knowledge of the Mental Health Act and CPA process. oComprehensive and proficient IT skills including NHS computer systems. oAbility to form productive working relationships with service users, carers, multi-disciplinary staff and all relevant stakeholders. oGood organisation andoAbility to have 24 hour responsibility for the clinical area and nursing team. oPresentation skills.oApplication Form oInterview   prioritisation skills. oAn effective communicator with the wards, consultants and service managers oAbility to delegate appropriately. oAbility to manage budgets and resources. oAbility to induct any staff member to the area with confidence. oTo establish and maintain close working links with Social Services, CMHT and other secondary care providers. oTo liaise with other Boroughs regarding patient transfer and be proactive in the transfer of these clients. oTo facilitate effective communication between all grades of staff on all aspects of bed management. oExperience of working across professional / organisational boundaries.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oHave wide experience in all aspects of Mental Health Nursing. oInvolvement in operational policy development. oInvolvement in performance reviews for all staff and formulating full clinical are training profile. oOrganisational, managerial and motivational ability.</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  


 
  
    
      
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        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Pennine Care NHS FT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Pennine care NHS trust</p>
      <p>225 Old street Ashton-under-lyne</p>
      <p>Ashton-under-Lyne</p>
            <p>OL6 7SR</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Pennine Care NHS FT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Pennine care NHS trust</p>
          <p>225 Old street Ashton-under-lyne</p>
          <p>Ashton-under-Lyne</p>
                    <p>OL6 7SR</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk" target="_blank">https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Senior Patient Flow Coordinator

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new service which we are delivering across Bolton: The Mental Health Support Team (MHST).</p> <p>There is significant focus on transforming Children and Young People's Mental Health Services within the NHS. The NHSLong Term Planwhich builds onthe 2017 Children and Young People's Mental HealthGreen Paperhas set out proposals to improve mental health support in schools and colleges.</p> <p>MHSTs are designed to help meet the mental health needs of children and young people in primary, secondary and further education (primarily for ages 5 to 18), by providing mental health support in schools, colleges and other education settings such as alternative provision.</p> <p>The three core functions of a Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are:</p> <ul>  <li>Delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to-moderate mental health problems.</li>  <li>Supporting the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school/college approach</li>  <li>Giving timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.</li> </ul>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The Education Mental Health Practitioner or Children and Young People Wellbeing Practitioner role intends to support school staff to feel confident in recognising and responding to emerging mental health difficulties.</p>
<p>Bolton MHST works with the mental health support services that already exist, such as counsellors, educational psychologists, school nurses, pastoral care staff and educational welfare officers.</p>
<p>Our Band 5 Education Mental Health Practitioner or Children and Young People Wellbeing Practitioner will be offered regular clinical and case management supervision to support our MHST core functions; Delivering evidence-based interventions for children and young people with mild to-moderate mental health problems. Supporting the senior mental health lead in each education setting to introduce or develop their whole school/college approach. Giving timely advice to school and college staff, and liaising with external specialist services, to help children and young people to get the right support and stay in education.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.</p>
<p>We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.</p>
<p>Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.</p>
<p>Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.</p>
<p>Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>16 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        per annum pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-7638977</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Horwich Health &amp; Wellbeing Centre</p>
      <p>Victoria Road</p>
      <p>Horwich</p>
            <p>BL6 5PY</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>See attached detailed job description and person specification:</p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>   <ul>    <li>Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.</li>    <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>    <li>Excellent pension</li>    <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>    <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>    <li>Wellbeing programme</li>    <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li>   </ul> </li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>See attached detailed job description and person specification:</p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>   <ul>    <li>Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.</li>    <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>    <li>Excellent pension</li>    <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>    <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>    <li>Wellbeing programme</li>    <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li>   </ul> </li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
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      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Successful completion of an IAPT 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' or Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner course.  Professional registration  as an 'EMHP' or 'CYWP' with an appropriate regulatory body (e.g. British Psychological Society (BPS) or British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)   Evidence of working with Children and Young People who have experienced mental health problems</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of delivering evidence based mental health interventions including low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions to Children, Young People and parents.   Experience in utilising and interpreting routine outcome measures in practice.   Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods.  Computer literacy and the ability to keep clinical records to a high standard in line with policies.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of developing and delivering whole school approaches to mental health.  Developing and delivering school and staff wellbeing initiatives.   Experience designing/delivering training. Experience of working with parents, offering parent psychoeducation or CBT led intervention.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Understanding of child and adolescent development and emotional, social and psychological wellbeing through academic study.   Understanding and knowledge of psychological models of brief intervention.  Knowledge of safeguarding issues Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of the educational system in England.  Knowledge of group work and facilitation skills.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including suitability assessments.  Effective communication skills in respond to a variety of needs and situation.   Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.  Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy.  Good organisational/time management skills with the ability to work autonomously.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings. Experience of database use</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Successful completion of an IAPT 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' or Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner course.  Professional registration  as an 'EMHP' or 'CYWP' with an appropriate regulatory body (e.g. British Psychological Society (BPS) or British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)   Evidence of working with Children and Young People who have experienced mental health problems</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Evidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering evidence based mental health interventions including low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions to Children, Young People and parents.   Experience in utilising and interpreting routine outcome measures in practice.   Ability to learn in a variety of settings and using a variety of learning methods.  Computer literacy and the ability to keep clinical records to a high standard in line with policies.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of developing and delivering whole school approaches to mental health.  Developing and delivering school and staff wellbeing initiatives.   Experience designing/delivering training. Experience of working with parents, offering parent psychoeducation or CBT led intervention.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understanding of child and adolescent development and emotional, social and psychological wellbeing through academic study.   Understanding and knowledge of psychological models of brief intervention.  Knowledge of safeguarding issues Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of the educational system in England.  Knowledge of group work and facilitation skills.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            skills
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including suitability assessments.  Effective communication skills in respond to a variety of needs and situation.   Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.  Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy.  Good organisational/time management skills with the ability to work autonomously.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Use multimedia materials for presentations in professional settings. Experience of database use</li>
            
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    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
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      <p>Horwich Health &amp; Wellbeing Centre</p>
      <p>Victoria Road</p>
      <p>Horwich</p>
            <p>BL6 5PY</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
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          <p>Horwich Health &amp; Wellbeing Centre</p>
          <p>Victoria Road</p>
          <p>Horwich</p>
                    <p>BL6 5PY</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Youth Worker to the Paediatric Diabetes team within The Northern Care Alliance. The postholder will work across the areas of Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford as part of the multi-disciplinary team using specific skills to contribute to the non-clinical aspects of care for young people with diabetes, their families and carers.</p> <p>The post holder will focus on ensuring young people will be effectively supported in the process of transition. This will involve engagement and communication with young people to support and develop positive self-care behaviours, promote engagement with the diabetes team and provide strategies to navigate health care systems for their long-term health needs.</p> <p>The Youth Worker is an integral member of the diabetes clinical team and will work very closely with the Lead Nurses. Transition is the process whereby young people prepare for the transfer to adult services. The appointed candidate will play a key role in the 3 processes of transition; beginning of transition where the concept is introduced, the middle phase where the CYP and their family get actively into transition and the final phase when the CYP are integrated into adult service. </p> <p>Communicating with young people is imperative within this role to support the young people's overall well-being, encompassing physical, mental and social health. The role will focus on empowering young people to manage their health conditions and navigate healthcare.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>
<li>Create and maintain relationships with patients, parent/carers.</li>
<li>Direct supervision using experience and knowledge to ensure patients attend transition clinics</li>
<li>Working alongside the young people, use informal or formal assessment to establish the needs of this patient group.</li>
<li>Using these results, work closely with the healthcare team in establishing an appropriate response to support these young people</li>
<li>To provide and lead recreational facilities and youth work activities for young people under the care of the diabetes team</li>
<li>To devise and develop ways in which a peer group support can be achieved.</li>
<li>Work with young people to prepare them for specific activities, treatment plans and transition to adult services.</li>
<li>To coordinate and supervise social support networks to encourage social interaction and support to young people in order to aid adjustment to diagnosis.</li>
<li>Provide active outreach to young people struggling to engage with health services</li>
<li>To coordinate creative and therapeutic activities and implement a range of strategies. Liaise with complementary therapies, music workshop, community and youth groups to contribute to these strategies</li>
<li>To develop collaborative projects with similar services, organisations, and other agencies and communities</li>
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  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.</p> <p>As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - <strong>care, appreciate</strong> and <strong>inspire</strong> - to join our team.</p> <p>In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.</p> <p>Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>16 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>18 months</p>
  

  
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <p>236-OCO-CS462-25-PS-A</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>The Royal Oldham Hospital</p>
      <p>Rochdale Road</p>
      <p>Oldham</p>
            <p>OL1 2JH</p>
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    <p>To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: <a href="http://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk" target="_blank">www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk</a></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: <a href="http://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk" target="_blank">www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk</a></p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>A Professional Qualification (DipHE/FdA/BA(hons) in Youth Work Endorsed by the National Youth Agency or Equivalent</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Leadership qualification</li>
          
          <li>Research qualification</li>
          
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        <li>Experience of working with young people from a variety of backgrounds in either a health care setting or a youth and community setting.</li>
        
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          <li>Previous experience as a youth worker in Diabetes team</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of the effects of hospitalisation/chronic illness on the young person, family and peers</li>
          
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        <li>Good interpersonal skills. Effectively communicate with adolescent and young</li>
        
        <li>Comfortable working with Children &amp; Young People and their families.</li>
        
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          <li>An understanding of cultural differences</li>
          
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            <li>Research qualification</li>
            
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Previous experience as a youth worker in Diabetes team</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge of the effects of hospitalisation/chronic illness on the young person, family and peers</li>
            
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          <li>Comfortable working with Children &amp; Young People and their families.</li>
          
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            <li>An understanding of cultural differences</li>
            
            <li>Experience in research</li>
            
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    <p>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.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>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.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>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. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
    
  


      
  
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    <p>Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust </p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>The Royal Oldham Hospital</p>
      <p>Rochdale Road</p>
      <p>Oldham</p>
            <p>OL1 2JH</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust </p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>The Royal Oldham Hospital</p>
          <p>Rochdale Road</p>
          <p>Oldham</p>
                    <p>OL1 2JH</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Paediatric Diabetes Youth Worker

Senior Consultant EMDR Therapist

Senior Radiographer

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Mental Health Recovery Support Worker - Preston Croft House

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