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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are an experienced Clinical/Counselling Psychologist and ready for a new challenge?</strong></p> <p>You may be interested in joining us in <strong>Getting Help Services</strong> as the <strong>Lead Clinician</strong> as part of the <strong>Children and Young People's Mental Health service in Buckinghamshire. </strong>Please note this role is part-time at 30 hours per week.</p> <p>You would be joining Bucks CAMHS at an exciting time as we are embarking on an improvement journey to re-shape our Getting Help Services to operate in a way more aligned to iThrive.</p> <p>You will be involved in clinically supporting all 3 of these service areas that make up Getting Help, which provides great variety to this role. You will work across a large pathway offering plenty of opportunity to use higher-level skills including supervision, consultancy and leadership. You will use your strong clinical leadership skills to provide oversight for a significant number of trainees these teams employ and allowing you to shape and grow this developing workforce.</p> <p><strong>If you're interested in this significant opportunity to shape, support and grow the Getting Help Services - Apply Now!</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>
<li>Conduct highly specialist psychological assessments using a variety of methods, including psychological and neuropsychological tests, self-report measures, and structured interviews</li>
<li>Implement and evaluate a range of psychological interventions for individuals, carers, families, and groups, adjusting and refining formulations as necessary</li>
<li>Provide clinical placements, supervision, and training for trainee and recently qualified clinical/counselling psychologists and CBT therapists</li>
<li>Undertake risk assessment and management for individual clients, providing advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk</li>
<li>Lead the development of psychological interventions, including digital technology, and contribute to policy and service development within the team</li>
</ul>
<p>Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.</p>
<p>Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible</p>
<p>Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:<strong>"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"</strong></p>
<p>Our values are:<strong>"Caring, safe and excellent"</strong></p>
<p>At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent opportunities for career progression</li>
<li>Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development</li>
<li>27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service</li>
<li>NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers</li>
<li>Competitive pension scheme</li>
<li>Lease car scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Mental Health First Aiders</li>
<li>Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)</li>
<li>Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion team</li>
</ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>26 September 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8b</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £64,455 to £74,896 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>
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-BM7330834-2B</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Sue Nicholls</p>
      <p>Bierton Road</p>
      <p>Aylesbury</p>
            <p>HP20 1EG</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We are delighted to be able to offer a new opportunity in Buckinghamshire CAMHS. This role is a chance to be at the forefront of our new way of working in our Getting Help Services, ensuring that services receive the clinical oversight and professional development of staff required to deliver safe and effective care.</p>
<p>This role involves the post holder working across our current Mental Health Support Teams and Targeted Services (low intensity), and High Intensity CBT clinicians. You will be required to work closely alongside the Service Manager and Operational Leads (Team Managers) for these services.</p>
<p>The post holder will be key to the service embedding the changes and ensuring, alongside our Service Manager and Operational Leads, that consistent and good quality care is given during the transition period and beyond.</p>
<p>Please refer to the attached job description for a full summary of the main responsibilities</p>
<p>We strongly encourage prospective candidates to get in touch for an informal discussion about the role.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>We are delighted to be able to offer a new opportunity in Buckinghamshire CAMHS. This role is a chance to be at the forefront of our new way of working in our Getting Help Services, ensuring that services receive the clinical oversight and professional development of staff required to deliver safe and effective care.</p>
<p>This role involves the post holder working across our current Mental Health Support Teams and Targeted Services (low intensity), and High Intensity CBT clinicians. You will be required to work closely alongside the Service Manager and Operational Leads (Team Managers) for these services.</p>
<p>The post holder will be key to the service embedding the changes and ensuring, alongside our Service Manager and Operational Leads, that consistent and good quality care is given during the transition period and beyond.</p>
<p>Please refer to the attached job description for a full summary of the main responsibilities</p>
<p>We strongly encourage prospective candidates to get in touch for an informal discussion about the role.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Education
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.</li>
        
        <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.</li>
        
        <li>Current registration with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist</li>
        
        <li>Accredited or able to demonstrate that you are now accreditable with the BABCP as a high intensity CBT supervisor</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li>
        
        <li>Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups.</li>
        
        <li>Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at a highly specialist level within CAMHS</li>
        
        <li>Experience of clinical or professional supervision of trainee or assistant psychologists or other psychologists.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.</li>
        
        <li>Post qualification experience of working with young people with complex presentation and co-morbid issues</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of setting up and running groups</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post-graduate doctoral level training in clinical psychology as accredited by the BPS, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology.</li>
          
          <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice.</li>
          
          <li>Current registration with the HCPC as a Clinical Psychologist</li>
          
          <li>Accredited or able to demonstrate that you are now accreditable with the BABCP as a high intensity CBT supervisor</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Pre-qualification training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li>
          
          <li>Skills in providing consultation to other professional and non- professional groups.</li>
          
          <li>Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis as practiced within the field of clinical psychology.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Assessed experience of working as a qualified clinical psychologist at a highly specialist level within CAMHS</li>
          
          <li>Experience of clinical or professional supervision of trainee or assistant psychologists or other psychologists.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care coordinator and also within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.</li>
          
          <li>Post qualification experience of working with young people with complex presentation and co-morbid issues</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of representing psychology within the context of multi-disciplinary care.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of setting up and running groups</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



      
  
    <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>
    </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="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>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Sue Nicholls</p>
      <p>Bierton Road</p>
      <p>Aylesbury</p>
            <p>HP20 1EG</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Sue Nicholls</p>
          <p>Bierton Road</p>
          <p>Aylesbury</p>
                    <p>HP20 1EG</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Children and Young Person's Senior Clinical Psychologist

Senior Practitioner MHST

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Our Early Intervention Service provides a three year service which offers assessment, treatment and support to people (and their families) who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis. We also provide a year long service for people who are at high risk of developing a first episode of psychosis. We are seeking one full-time Assistant Psychologist to support the work of our Psychologists, psychological therapists, other Assistant Psychologists and our multidisciplinary team in the service they provide. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The successful candidate will work closely with the Psychologists in the team to provide structured assessments, file reviews and manualised treatments under supervision to individuals and carers who use our service. They will also support the Psychologists to manage the psychology pathway within the service with the collation and analysis and presentation of data.</p>
<p>The successful applicant will ideally have experience of supporting and facilitating CBT-informed brief interventions under supervision. They will also have a strong academic record with excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent IT literacy skills and excellent skills in data collection and evaluation. They will also be able to engage positively and sensitively with people with mental health difficulties, their carers and their support networks, and be able to demonstrate an awareness of experiences and challenges that may face someone living with psychosis. The ability to work collaboratively with other professions is a central part of the post in order to provide holistic care within a biopsychosocial model.</p>
<p>The position requires the post holder to hold a driving licence and have use of a car due to need to be able travel across sites throughout Bedfordshire and Luton.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>06 October 2025</p>

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

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

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

  <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>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>363-LUT7489974</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Charter House</p>
      <p>Alma Street</p>
      <p>Luton</p>
            <p>LU1 2PJ</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please for further information kindly see the attached Job Description and Person Specification attached to the advert.</p> <p>ClinicalAll clinical duties will be carried out under the supervision and direction of a qualified ClinicalPsychologist. The Assistant Psychologist has a responsibility to perform all tasks within thespirit and the policies of the East London NHS Foundation Trust. Under such direction andwith these conditions the duties will be:1. To establish and maintain rapport with clients to enable the arrangement of meetings andengagement in the activities of the service.2. To carry out or assist in carrying out specified assessments, including standardisedpsychometric tests and the scoring, analysis and initial preparation of formal reports.3. To deliver standardised individual and group psychological interventions under thesupervision of a qualified member of staff.4. To be responsible for providing verbal and written feedback regarding assessments andpsychological interventions to clients, multidisciplinary team members, families and carers ofpatients, some of which may be sensitive in nature.5. To undertake file/case reviews to support clinical decision making of the psychology andmultidisciplinary staff.6. To attend psychology and multidisciplinary meetings about clients to share and obtaininformation, disseminate report findings and convey opinion and analyses.7. To contribute to risk assessment and management of service users, and to immediatelyreport any instances of harm or suspected harm/risk to a service user or others to qualifiedmembers of the team in line with safeguarding and risk management policies and protocols.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please for further information kindly see the attached Job Description and Person Specification attached to the advert.</p> <p>ClinicalAll clinical duties will be carried out under the supervision and direction of a qualified ClinicalPsychologist. The Assistant Psychologist has a responsibility to perform all tasks within thespirit and the policies of the East London NHS Foundation Trust. Under such direction andwith these conditions the duties will be:1. To establish and maintain rapport with clients to enable the arrangement of meetings andengagement in the activities of the service.2. To carry out or assist in carrying out specified assessments, including standardisedpsychometric tests and the scoring, analysis and initial preparation of formal reports.3. To deliver standardised individual and group psychological interventions under thesupervision of a qualified member of staff.4. To be responsible for providing verbal and written feedback regarding assessments andpsychological interventions to clients, multidisciplinary team members, families and carers ofpatients, some of which may be sensitive in nature.5. To undertake file/case reviews to support clinical decision making of the psychology andmultidisciplinary staff.6. To attend psychology and multidisciplinary meetings about clients to share and obtaininformation, disseminate report findings and convey opinion and analyses.7. To contribute to risk assessment and management of service users, and to immediatelyreport any instances of harm or suspected harm/risk to a service user or others to qualifiedmembers of the team in line with safeguarding and risk management policies and protocols.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Education/qualification
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A first or upper second class honours degree in psychology.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience in delivering individual and group psychological interventions</li>
        
        <li>Previous work with people with mental health or social care needs.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience working in a clinical team</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge and Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities</li>
        
        <li>An understanding of psychology applied to health care</li>
        
        <li>High level communication skills (written and verbal)</li>
        
        <li>Skills in engaging positively with a wide range of people with respect for diversity and encouraging inclusion</li>
        
        <li>IT literate including expertise in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to a professional standard and using statistical packages for evaluation and research</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Other
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Statement confirming that they hold a driving licence and have use of a car due to need to be able travel across sites throughout Bedfordshire and Luton.</li>
        
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            Education/qualification
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A first or upper second class honours degree in psychology.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience in delivering individual and group psychological interventions</li>
          
          <li>Previous work with people with mental health or social care needs.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience working in a clinical team</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Knowledge and Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people with mental health problems or other disabilities</li>
          
          <li>An understanding of psychology applied to health care</li>
          
          <li>High level communication skills (written and verbal)</li>
          
          <li>Skills in engaging positively with a wide range of people with respect for diversity and encouraging inclusion</li>
          
          <li>IT literate including expertise in using Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to a professional standard and using statistical packages for evaluation and research</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Other
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Statement confirming that they hold a driving licence and have use of a car due to need to be able travel across sites throughout Bedfordshire and Luton.</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>
  

  


 
  
    
      
        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>
      

      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>East London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Charter House</p>
      <p>Alma Street</p>
      <p>Luton</p>
            <p>LU1 2PJ</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>East London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Charter House</p>
          <p>Alma Street</p>
          <p>Luton</p>
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Assistant Psychologist - Early Intervention Services

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Band 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner (TAP) OT/PT - 1 WTE</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and creative TAP to be a part of our well-established Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy team based at Peace Children's Centre in Watford. You will be joining an innovative and agile Children and Young People's Therapy (CYPT) Service committed to delivering high quality intervention and transforming lives. </p> <p>Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust provides integrated Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, and Physiotherapy Services for families across the county. Our CYPT service provides opportunities for collaborative working, joint training and shared learning amongst each profession. Our service is commissioned by health, social care and education, allowing us to provide a seamless pathway from early years through to home, school and further education settings, to enable a child to meet their full potential in participating in activities of daily living.</p> <p>*<strong>Previous applicants from the last 6 months need not apply</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Children's Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy is based on a 3 Tier model of service delivery, with provision at Universal, Targeted and Specialist tiers. We offer assessment and treatment to children and young people with a wide variety of conditions, including cerebral palsy, autistic spectrum disorder and developmental coordination disorder. We also carry out home assessments and advise on equipment, housing adaptations and rehousing. The team works closely with colleagues in the wider multiagency team supporting children, young people and their families to achieve their maximum potential.</p>
<p>An exciting development opportunity that is part of this role is that the postholder will support the service's moving and handling specialist to deliver manual handling advice and training to mainstream settings for CYP with physical disabilities. The postholder will receive full training to undertake this support role.</p>
<p>Continuing Professional Development is actively supported through access to training, regular supervision, peer support meetings and staff appraisal scheme.</p>
<p>We can offer:</p>
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<li>Regular supervision, managerial supervision and a well-established appraisal system</li>
<li>CPD opportunities, including in-service masterclasses</li>
<li>Opportunities to work alongside other therapists/assistants to deliver intervention to children/young people requiring support</li>
<li>An initial induction period where you will have the opportunity to observe and shadow your team.</li>
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  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We're delighted that you're exploring a career with HCT. As an organisation, we're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding work environment -- one where you'll feel valued and empowered to make a real difference.</p> <p>At HCT, we put patients, their families, and carers at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is simple yet powerful: <em>Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities</em>. Our dedicated staff take pride in being <strong>Innovative, Caring, and Agile</strong>, working together to turn this vision into reality.</p> <p>Working with us comes with a host of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance:</p> <ul>  <li><strong>Generous annual leave</strong>(27 days rising to 33 with long service)</li>  <li><strong>Flexible working arrangements</strong>to help balance personal and professional life, including up to 5 days of carers leave (pro rata)</li>  <li><strong>Employee Assistance Programme</strong>offering 24/7 confidential support for personal or work-related issues</li>  <li><strong>Cycle to Work and Car Lease Schemes</strong></li>  <li><strong>Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts</strong></li>  <li><strong>Health and wellbeing support</strong>, including free flu jabs, Physiotherapy referrals, eye care vouchers</li>  <li><strong>Occupational Pension Scheme</strong></li>  <li><strong>Enhanced sick pay</strong> above statutory entitlements</li> </ul> <p>We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, ages, and communities to apply.</p> <p>You've taken a fantastic first step by considering HCT. We're excited about the possibility of welcoming you to our team and taking the next step in your journey with us.</p>


      
        
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  <p>03 October 2025</p>

  
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      <p>Peace Children's Centre</p>
      <p>Peace Prospect</p>
      <p>Watford</p>
            <p>WD17 3EW</p>
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    <p>Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post.</p> <p>The successful candidate will have some experience of working with therapists and/or with children and must be computer literate and able to demonstrate good working knowledge of a variety of computer systems and programmes. They will need to be enthusiastic and motivated, and have good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills. They must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of patients.</p> <p>If you are keen to be part of our well established and professional therapy team, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us for an informal chat and further details about this opportunity.</p> <p>If theres high interest in this role, we may close applications earlier than the advertised deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.</p> <p>A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).</p> <p>In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,303 and a maximum payment of £2,198 per annum pro rata (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location)<strong>.</strong></p> <p>Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.</p> <p><strong>Interview date is set for: 21st October 2025</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Please see Job Description attached, which details the responsibilities within this post.</p> <p>The successful candidate will have some experience of working with therapists and/or with children and must be computer literate and able to demonstrate good working knowledge of a variety of computer systems and programmes. They will need to be enthusiastic and motivated, and have good communication, clinical reasoning and organisational skills. They must be a team player but be able to work autonomously and have the ability to champion the needs of patients.</p> <p>If you are keen to be part of our well established and professional therapy team, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us for an informal chat and further details about this opportunity.</p> <p>If theres high interest in this role, we may close applications earlier than the advertised deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.</p> <p>A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).</p> <p>In addition to the basic salary, this post attracts a High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of basic salary subject to a minimum payment of £1,303 and a maximum payment of £2,198 per annum pro rata (pro rata where applicable and dependent on base location)<strong>.</strong></p> <p>Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.</p> <p><strong>Interview date is set for: 21st October 2025</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
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    <p>Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust</p>
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      <p>Peace Prospect</p>
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Children's Therapy Assistant Practitioner

<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<p>Are you a Forensic Psychologist in Training looking to finish your core roles in a different environment or about to enrol in your training and want to work for a fixed term? If so, join Chadwick Lodge as a Forensic Psychologist in Training.</p>
<p>Join the friendly and supportive team of qualified, ‘in training’ and Assistant Psychologists, each of whom work within a variety of different psychological frameworks and modalities. The team also includes a CBT Therapist and DBT Nurse Specialist. This is an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate competency in the core areas required to qualify as a Forensic Psychologist, receiving supervision from a Chartered Forensic Psychologist.</p>
<p>You will be working in the male forensic services, which encompass medium and low secure care for service users. There will be opportunity to utilise a variety of therapeutic approaches to aid rehabilitation for individuals who have complex needs and require help to manage their internal processes in a safer way, whilst working towards rehabilitation. In particular the role will involve contribution towards our MDT team based DBT informed approach to treatment of men with acute mental illness.</p>
<p>Working as Trainee Psychologist in our team, you will have your own case load, under supervision and will support with conducting assessments and facilitating group and individual therapeutic sessions across the male services. You will also be supporting and contributing to risk assessments, collection and analysis of data, and representing Psychology in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings. You will support in co-facilitating workshops and training delivered across the hospital. You will also be supported to maintain your personal and professional development.</p>
<p>We are committed to evaluating the effectiveness of our treatment programmes to ensure patients are receiving the required treatment, and there is encouragement to engage in Research projects. Chadwick lodge has links to both Birmingham and Nottingham Universities and is experienced at supporting Psychologists in Training.</p>
<p>This is an on-site position, and full time hours (37.5 per week) are preferable, although those seeking part-time hours or some flexible working arrangements will be considered.</p>
<p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p>
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    <li>Holding a caseload of clinical work, including carrying out individual and group psychological intervention and developing formulations.</li>
    <li>Undertaking collaborative risk assessment and management for individual patients</li>
    <li>Undertaking psychological assessments and their write up using appropriate psychometric measures, direct and indirect observations, and semi-structured interviews, under appropriate supervision.</li>
    <li>Attending relevant meetings to contribute to the planning and development of service improvements.</li>
    <li>Managing and maintaining databases.</li>
    <li>Assisting with audits and research projects where required.</li>
    <li>Attending reflective practice sessions.</li>
    <li>Supporting qualified members of staff within the service on a day to day basis.</li>
    <li>Maintaining highest standards of clinical governance, ethical practice, and data protection.</li>
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<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you’ll need:</strong></p>
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    <li>A BPS accredited recognised Masters degree in Forensic Psychology conferring Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR)</li>
    <li>Previous experience within clinical and / or forensic settings</li>
    <li>Clear professional goals for development</li>
    <li>A willingness to meet professional practice expectations and the regulatory body codes of ethics</li>
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<p>The successful candidate will ideally have some experience in risk assessment and the delivery of different therapeutic models that support service users towards recovery (i.e. CBT, CFT, Schema or DBT). However Elysium Healthcare is dedicated to individual development, and provides excellent training opportunities if required.</p>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
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    <li>Annual salary of £29,969</li>
    <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!</li>
    <li>Free meals and parking</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities</li>
    <li>Career development and training</li>
    <li>Pension contribution</li>
    <li>Life Assurance</li>
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<p><strong>Where you will be working:</strong></p>
<p>Chadwick Lodge, part of Elysium Healthcare, offers medium and low secure services providing specialist assessment and treatment for service users who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983, amended 2007) and have a history of offending behaviour. We also offer an Acute service for men requiring specialist support, and a locked rehabilitation intensive Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) service for women with a diagnosis of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD).</p>
<p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p>
<p>You will be working for an established, stable, and agile company with a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 70 services across England and Wales, providing services including: Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move with Elysium.</p>
<p><em>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.</em></p>
		
	
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Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant

<p>Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant</p><p><strong>Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire</strong><br><strong> Start Date: October 2025</strong><br><strong> Contract: Full-time</strong></p><p> Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate in Psychology or Criminology, looking to gain hands-on experience working with children with special educational needs?</p><p>Do you aspire to become an Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or a Mental Health Support Worker?</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career while making a real difference in the lives of young people.</p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>We are working closely with a well-regarded primary school in Chesham, which is looking to recruit Graduate Mental Health Assistants from September 2025. The school supports pupils with a variety of needs, including:</p><ul><li>Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)</li><li>Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)</li><li>Behavioural difficulties</li></ul><p> As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll be working alongside teachers, SEN professionals, and therapists to support pupils both academically and emotionally. The school is especially keen to hear from graduates in Psychology or Criminology who are planning to pursue careers in education, therapy, or child mental health.</p><p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul><li>A graduate (or final-year student) in Psychology, Criminology, or a related subject</li><li>A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs</li><li>Some experience working with children or young people (formal or informal) is helpful but not essential</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure</li><li>A commitment to working full-time for the full academic year (minimum 12 months)</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p><ul><li>Gain valuable, practical experience in a school setting</li><li>Ideal preparation for postgraduate training in psychology, education, or therapy</li><li>Join a warm, supportive team of professionals</li><li> Receive ongoing guidance and mentorship</li></ul><p><strong>Interested?</strong></p><p>Interviews are currently being scheduled, so early applications are encouraged.</p><p> To apply or find out more by clicking Apply Now.</p><p> Perfect for Psychology or Criminology graduates completing their final year and looking to launch a meaningful career!</p><p>Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant</p>

<p>Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant</p> <p><strong>Location: Chesham, Buckinghamshire</strong><strong>Start Date: October 2025</strong><strong>Contract: Full-time</strong></p> <p>Are you a recent or soon-to-be graduate in Psychology or Criminology, looking to gain hands-on experience working with children with special educational needs?</p> <p>Do you aspire to become an Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or a Mental Health Support Worker?</p> <p>This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career while making a real difference in the lives of young people.</p> <p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p> <p>We are working closely with a well-regarded primary school in Chesham, which is looking to recruit Graduate Mental Health Assistants from September 2025. The school supports pupils with a variety of needs, including:</p> <ul> <li>Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)</li><li>Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)</li><li>Behavioural difficulties</li></ul> <p>As a Mental Health Assistant, you'll be working alongside teachers, SEN professionals, and therapists to support pupils both academically and emotionally. The school is especially keen to hear from graduates in Psychology or Criminology who are planning to pursue careers in education, therapy, or child mental health.</p> <p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A graduate (or final-year student) in Psychology, Criminology, or a related subject</li><li>A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs</li><li>Some experience working with children or young people (formal or informal) is helpful but not essential</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills, patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure</li><li>A commitment to working full-time for the full academic year (minimum 12 months)</li></ul> <p><strong>Why Apply?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Gain valuable, practical experience in a school setting</li><li>Ideal preparation for postgraduate training in psychology, education, or therapy</li><li>Join a warm, supportive team of professionals</li><li>Receive ongoing guidance and mentorship</li></ul> <p><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p>Interviews are currently being scheduled, so early applications are encouraged.</p> <p>To apply or find out more by clicking Apply Now.</p> <p>Perfect for Psychology or Criminology graduates completing their final year and looking to launch a meaningful career!</p> <p>Psychology Graduate - Mental Health Assistant</p>

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Mental Health Assistant

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