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Clinical Lead - Mental Health Support Teams in Schools

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you interested in a career with an established NHS Talking Therapies service based in Gloucestershire, are you dedicated, organised and passionate about mental health?</p> <p>We are excited to be able to offer an Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner role at our base in Stroud to support our dedicated therapy teams in providing Low Intensity Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to our public. This role will be relevant to those who are interested in starting a career as a qualified Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs). We pride ourselves with our training schemes and the opportunities we provide for job progression within the service and the high standard of therapy we provide to our public.</p> <p>Please be aware that if we receive a high volume of applications, the vacancy may be closed early.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The successful candidate will assist PWPs in co-facilitating face-to-face and online psycho-educational courses to patients across the county. This involves presenting to groups of up to 35 patients at a time.</p> <p>Assisting in administrative tasks such as writing referrals, clinical notes and collecting data &amp; feedback from patients.</p> <p>Developing our service by performing outreach to local teams within the trust, as well as external agencies and stakeholders such as GPs and local community groups.We offer regular opportunities for Continuing Professional Development as well as reflective practice in clinical supervision and have fully funded access to the Bespoke training service.</p> <p>Flexible working arrangements within 37.5 hours per week, with core service hours of 8am-8pm.</p> <p>We currently offer a hybrid working pattern for staff and the candidates will be able to request this on completion of local induction which we expect to take a few months.</p> <p>We would expect the preferred candidate to be in post by the end of February 2026.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.</p>
<p>Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:</p>
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<li>72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.</li>
<li>76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.</li>
<li>81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.</li>
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<p>This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 December 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 4</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £27,485 to £30,162 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>327-25-1011</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Park House</p>
      <p>Field Road</p>
      <p>Stroud</p>
            <p>GL5 3JG</p>
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    <p><strong><strong>The qualification, training &amp; experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.</strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p><strong><strong>The qualification, training &amp; experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.</strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Educated to Degree level or equivalent in a subject enabling the post holder to demonstrate psychological mindedness eg psychology, social sciences or health OR Evidence of ability to study successfully at undergraduate year 1 level / Regulated Qualifications Framework Level 5 OR Mental Health Worker (e.g. mental health practitioner) with relevant primary care experiences</li>
        
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          <li>Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy</li>
          
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        <li>Significant experience of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem.</li>
        
        <li>Able to facilitate large and small psycho educational groups</li>
        
        <li>Ability to be organised, resilient, work under pressure and manage own personal stress</li>
        
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          <li>Significant experience of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem.</li>
          
          <li>Able to facilitate large and small psycho educational groups</li>
          
          <li>Ability to be organised, resilient, work under pressure and manage own personal stress</li>
          
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            <li>Ability with a computer-based information system and to record all client activity on the system</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>
  

  
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    <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>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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        <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>
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    <p>Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Park House</p>
      <p>Field Road</p>
      <p>Stroud</p>
            <p>GL5 3JG</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Park House</p>
          <p>Field Road</p>
          <p>Stroud</p>
                    <p>GL5 3JG</p>
        
      

      
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Assistant Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Therapy Support Worker, Band 3 (35 hours a week)</strong></p>
<p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, conscientious, caring and motivated Therapy Support Worker to join our friendly Neurology therapy team at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.</p>
<p>The successful applicant will join our experienced integrated therapy team, working alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Support workers and the wider multidisciplinary team. The Therapy Team play a fundamental role in person-centred care as well as safe and effective discharge planning.</p>
<p>We are looking for an individual who is motivated, enthusiastic and flexible in all areas of care and their approach to work. The ability to work well with all members of the multi- disciplinary team is essential. You will need to have excellent communication skills, have a positive attitude, compassionate, and be able to work as part of a team. Being able to motivate and encourage patients in an active way to regain and maintain their independence is important.</p>
<p>As a Therapy Department we pride ourselves on developing staff with a dedicated Research and Development team. We also have a well-established and dedicated Peer Support group in all disciplines.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To work as an integral member of the therapy team using the principles of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy in an integrated and client-centred way. The post holder will implement assessments and treatment plans to promote independence .</p>
<p>To implement and progress delegated treatment programmes using clinical reasoning skills to include the teaching of patients on functional exercise, the issuing and fitting of equipment and the practice of activities of daily living. It will also include assessing patients in the safe use of mobility aids, such as safety on the stairs and personal care.</p>
<p>To participate in the weekend working rota where applicable.</p>
<p>To undertake administrative and housekeeping tasks to support the Therapy team and ensure the ongoing care and rehabilitation of the patient. To include making accurate and legible entries in the therapy and multidisciplinary patient records.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.</p>
<p>With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.</p>
<p>As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.</p>
<p>Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is crucial to ensuring fairness, celebrating differences and creating environments where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>25 November 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        (pa pro rata if part-time)
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>318-25-T0728</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust</p>
            <p>Gloucestershire</p>
            <p>GL1 3NN</p>
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        <li>GCSE level C Maths and English</li>
        
        <li>NVQ level 3 or equivalent and experience/skills</li>
        
        <li>Proven experience as a physiotherapy or occupational therapy support worker working in the NHS or other care setting in the UK</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and non-verbal and written when interacting with staff, patients, relatives and carers</li>
        
        <li>Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service.</li>
        
        <li>Manage appropriately in difficult emotional or physical environments e.g. upset patients/relatives and difficult physical environments e.g. home circumstances</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate an ability to act on own initiative when working independently in challenging environments.</li>
        
        <li>Take a responsibility for abiding by Health and Safety policies and regulations and act in accordance with any risk management policies.</li>
        
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          <li>Proven experience as a physiotherapy or occupational therapy support worker working in the NHS or other care setting in the UK</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and non-verbal and written when interacting with staff, patients, relatives and carers</li>
          
          <li>Work flexibly in response to the changing demands of the service.</li>
          
          <li>Manage appropriately in difficult emotional or physical environments e.g. upset patients/relatives and difficult physical environments e.g. home circumstances</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate an ability to act on own initiative when working independently in challenging environments.</li>
          
          <li>Take a responsibility for abiding by Health and Safety policies and regulations and act in accordance with any risk management policies.</li>
          
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    <p>Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust</p>
            <p>Gloucestershire</p>
            <p>GL1 3NN</p>
    
  

  
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Therapy Support Worker, Band 3

<strong> Counsellor (Maternity Cover) </strong> <br><br> <strong> Sub Department </strong> <br> Counselling and Mental Health <br><br> <strong> Location </strong> <br> St Johns Campus <br><br> <strong> Salary </strong> <br> £30,805 to £37,174 per annum <br><br> <strong> Post Type </strong> <br> Full Time <br><br> <strong> Contract Type </strong> <br> Fixed Term - Ends 31/12/2026 <br><br> <strong> Closing Date </strong> <br> Sunday 07 December 2025 <br><br> <strong> Interview Date </strong> <br> Wednesday 17 December 2025 <br><br> <strong> Reference </strong> <br> SS2506 <br><br> The Counselling and Mental Health team is pleased to be recruiting a full time Counsellor to maintain its excellent service  click apply for full job details

Counsellor (Maternity Cover)

<p><strong>Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)</strong></p><p><strong>Join Nurseplus as a Registered Mental Health Nurse Make a Difference Every Day</strong></p><p>At Nurseplus, we re not just about providing care - we re about transforming lives. As a temporary <strong>Registered Mental Health Nurse</strong>, you ll play a vital role in supporting individuals during some of their most challenging times. Join us to deliver outstanding care, work flexibly around your life, and enhance your career with industry-leading training and support.</p><p><strong>Why Choose Nurseplus?</strong></p><ul> <li><strong>Flexible Work, Your Way</strong>: Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle using our easy-to-use Workwise app, whether it s part-time, full-time, days, nights, or weekends.</li></ul> <ul> <li><strong>Weekly Pay &amp; Competitive Rates</strong>: Earn between £22.41 to £41.47 per hour paid weekly, depending on shift pattern (higher rates apply for nights, weekends, and bank holidays).</li></ul> <ul> <li><strong>Make a Real Impact</strong>: Support a variety of clients across mental health settings, from managing acute episodes to providing therapeutic interventions and emotional well-being support.</li><li><strong>Free Industry-Leading Training</strong>: Grow your expertise with professional development opportunities, including specialised courses and free revalidation support.</li><li><strong>Revalidation Support</strong>: Free internal resources and support to keep your registration up to date.</li><li><strong>Blue Light Card</strong>: Enjoy thousands of discounts on the high street and online with eligibility for a Blue Light Card.</li></ul> <p><strong>What You ll Do</strong></p><p>As an RMN with Nurseplus, you ll take on a dynamic role that allows you to make a real difference every day. Key responsibilities may include:</p><ul> <li>Managing acute episodes and responding to mental health crises, de-escalating aggressive or high-risk behaviour.</li><li>Offering therapeutic support such as one-to-one counselling, group therapy, or cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).</li><li>Developing and monitoring individualised care plans to support emotional and mental well-being.</li><li>Advocating for patient rights, ensuring dignity and respect in every interaction.</li><li>Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive and compassionate care.</li><li>Assessing and monitoring at-risk patients for signs of suicidal ideation or self-harm, intervening swiftly to ensure safety.</li></ul> <p><strong>What We Need From You</strong></p><ul> <li>A current and unrestricted NMC registration.</li><li>At least six months of UK-based paid experience.</li><li>The right to work in the UK.</li><li>A good standard of English and effective communication skills.</li><li>Flexibility to travel as required.</li></ul> <p><strong>About Nurseplus</strong></p><p>At Nurseplus, our mission is to make a positive impact and change lives every day. We are passionate about delivering the highest-quality care that truly makes a difference in the lives of those we support. But our commitment doesn t stop there we care just as much for our staff as we do for our clients. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, we empower our team to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful contribution to the communities they serve.</p>

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