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<p>Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. &nbsp;Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.</p> <p>To achieve our mission of <strong>Making People Better</strong>, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as <em>“Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.</em></p> <p>This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:</p> <p>We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. &nbsp;In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/</a></p> <p>Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. &nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. &nbsp;For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/edi/" target="_blank">Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</a></p> <p>We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.</p> <p>Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate.</p> <p>Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.&nbsp;</p> <p>Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.&nbsp;</p> <p>Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.</p>   <p>Vita Health Group</p>

Vita Health Group

Dermatology Gpwsi/ Consultant/ Speciality Doctor - Sefton

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Mental Health Treatment Requirement service (MHTR) have an exciting opportunity for an appropriately qualified Psychological Practitioner to join the team.</p>
<p>The post holder will work within The Mental Health Treatment Requirement service across Lancashire and Cumbria.</p>
<p>The role of the MHTR Psychological Practitioner is to work with people who have been convicted of offences that appear to be associated with an unmet psychological need or problem. The post holder will have detailed knowledge and the practical skills, in order to carry out assessments, formulations and therapeutic interventions with this client group, and they will be expected to be able to evaluate their work.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The role is to provide low level psychological interventions for depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders and learning difficulties.</p>
<p>The post holder will be expected to work in a range of settings including work from Local Magistrates Courts and a range of Health, Social care and Probation Premises with a locality/area and therefore travel is an integral part of the post. The post holder must have a flexible approach in order to facilitate therapeutic sessions in a variety of settings.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.</p>
<p>Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.</p>
<p>We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.</p>
<p>LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.</p>


      
        
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  <p>02 December 2025</p>

  
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      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
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  <p>351-SPS1548-MF</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Guild Lodge</p>
            <p>Preston</p>
            <p>PR3 2JH</p>
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    <p>For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.</p>
  

  
    
      
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        <li>Recognised counselling or Psychological Therapies qualification  including: CBT, DBT, Person Centred, Solution Focused therapies etc.</li>
        
        <li>BACP/BABCP or equivalent accreditation</li>
        
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        <li>Knowledge of mental health issues and/or learning disability</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of use and interpretation of health screening tools</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of assessing and mitigating risk - including risk of harm to self and others</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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        <li>Working with people with complex needs for a minimum of 2 years either whilst studying or post qualification</li>
        
        <li>Delivering a range of therapies and interventions</li>
        
        <li>Initial Assessment of Health and Social Needs</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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          <li>Recognised counselling or Psychological Therapies qualification  including: CBT, DBT, Person Centred, Solution Focused therapies etc.</li>
          
          <li>BACP/BABCP or equivalent accreditation</li>
          
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            Knowledge
          
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          <li>Knowledge of mental health issues and/or learning disability</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of use and interpretation of health screening tools</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of assessing and mitigating risk - including risk of harm to self and others</li>
          
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Working with people with complex needs for a minimum of 2 years either whilst studying or post qualification</li>
          
          <li>Delivering a range of therapies and interventions</li>
          
          <li>Initial Assessment of Health and Social Needs</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>
  

  

  
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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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        <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="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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    <p>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Guild Lodge</p>
            <p>Preston</p>
            <p>PR3 2JH</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Guild Lodge</p>
                    <p>Preston</p>
                    <p>PR3 2JH</p>
        
      

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

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