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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>This role is offered on a </strong><strong>fixed term/secondment basis for 12 months.</strong></p> <p><strong>Internal applicants who wish to be considered for a secondment opportunity should discuss with their line manager the suitability of a possible secondment.</strong></p> <p>We are seeking an enthusiastic Psychological Therapist or Clinical/Counselling Psychologist or to join our specialist team within the Complex Psychological Interventions Service (CPI).</p> <p>We are able to offer a full time one year fixed term post, covering maternity leave. You will join a friendly and supportive well established team, where supervision and peer support are promoted and valued.</p> <p>The role is based in the North Locality and is based out of Leckhampton Lodge, Cheltenham. We work with Recovery multidisciplinary teams, where developing and evaluating 1:1 and group interventions for a wide range of secondary mental health presentations is central.</p> <p>The CPI service is made up of multidisciplinary professions and offers a range of activities to support psychologically informed care in our secondary mental health service including supervision and training. CPI offers complex assessment, formulation, and a wide range of therapies in both individual and group formats.</p> <p>The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, formulation, intervention, and evaluation, as well as staff training, supervision, consultation and support. Applicants should be familiar with current evidence-based interventions and able to demonstrate outcomes.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>To fulfil a comprehensive role as a Practitioner Psychologist or Psychological Therapist within the North locality Recovery teams.</li>  <li>To assess and treat a specialist workload of clients and maintain associated records.</li>  <li>To participate in Continued Professional Development and other developmental activities.</li>  <li>To provide consultation and training to Recovery Teams.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The qualification, training &amp; experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.</strong></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>
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
<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>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>14 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        per annum (pro rata)
      
    </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>327-25-865</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Leckhampton Lodge</p>
      <p>Charlton Lane</p>
      <p>Cheltenham</p>
            <p>GL53 9DZ</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p> To carry a caseload and provide a direct service for complex psychological issues.</p> <p> To work primarily within a multi-disciplinary approach/team where a variety of opinion and expertise is brought to bear on a situation.</p> <p> On a daily basis functions single-handedly as a qualified Psychologist or Psychological Therapist in the multi-disciplinary team.</p>  <p>The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -<strong></strong><strong><em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas</a></em></strong></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p> To carry a caseload and provide a direct service for complex psychological issues.</p> <p> To work primarily within a multi-disciplinary approach/team where a variety of opinion and expertise is brought to bear on a situation.</p> <p> On a daily basis functions single-handedly as a qualified Psychologist or Psychological Therapist in the multi-disciplinary team.</p>  <p>The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -<strong></strong><strong><em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas</a></em></strong></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Post Graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, as accredited by the BPS Eligible for Chartered status. Registered as Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC  OR Registered core MH professional with a recognised qualification in a psychological intervention with relevant registration e.g. BABCP  OR Qualified Psychological Therapist with relevant registration (including HCPC-registered Arts Therapists/Psychotherapists)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of maintaining working relationships and a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical aggression.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post Graduate doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, as accredited by the BPS Eligible for Chartered status. Registered as Practitioner Psychologist with the HCPC  OR Registered core MH professional with a recognised qualification in a psychological intervention with relevant registration e.g. BABCP  OR Qualified Psychological Therapist with relevant registration (including HCPC-registered Arts Therapists/Psychotherapists)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of maintaining working relationships and a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical aggression.</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="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>
    </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>
      

      
        <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>Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Leckhampton Lodge</p>
      <p>Charlton Lane</p>
      <p>Cheltenham</p>
            <p>GL53 9DZ</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Leckhampton Lodge</p>
          <p>Charlton Lane</p>
          <p>Cheltenham</p>
                    <p>GL53 9DZ</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Psychological Therapist/Practioner Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>This role is offered on a permanent basis. The hours are part time, 30 hours a week.</strong></p> <p><strong>Join Our Team as the CAMHS DBT Intervention Lead - Make a Lasting Impact on Young Lives</strong></p> <p>Are you a passionate and experienced registered professional trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and want to be at the forefront of service innovation within CAMHS? If so, we'd love to hear from you.</p> <p>We're looking for a skilled and motivated clinician to lead our well-established Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) DBT pathway in Gloucestershire. This is a unique opportunity to shape and grow a specialist service that is already making a real difference in the lives of young people and their families.</p> <p><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive, and values-driven CAMHS team</li>  <li>Work in a service that prioritises psychological therapies and is committed to innovation and quality care</li>  <li>Collaborate with other pathway leads to ensure a cohesive, joined-up approach across CAMHS</li>  <li>Play a key role in shaping the future of DBT delivery for children, young people, and their families across Gloucestershire</li> </ul> <p>This role sits within our core CAMHS team, offering high-quality mental health services to under-18s. We believe in nurturing talent, encouraging professional growth, and giving our staff the autonomy and support to thrive.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p> Registered healthcare professional with appropriate qualifications.</p> <p> Trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and experience working within a CAMHS DBT program, as outlined in the person specification.</p> <p> Ability to manage a caseload of DBT clients, with flexibility to support non-DBT cases as needed.</p> <p> Willingness to work regularly outside standard hours to facilitate multi-family skills groups.</p> <p> Strong knowledge and experience delivering CAMHS DBT programs and interventions.</p> <p>  Skilled in conducting specialist assessments and formulations, addressing the full spectrum of children and young people's needs with clarity around potential differential diagnoses.</p> <p>  Capacity to clearly articulate a child's needs within the multi-disciplinary team and wider professional network, offering consultation when appropriate.</p> <p> Excellent communication, negotiation, and training skills. </p> <p> Understanding of the roles of various professional agencies in supporting the emotional, behavioural, and relational needs of children, with the ability to facilitate appropriate step-down care.</p> <p> Proven experience in leading a CAMHS DBT program, including managing parent and young person skills groups.</p> <p> Extensive background working within Core CAMHS, providing assessment and intervention for young people with high-level needs within the CPA framework.</p> <p> Experience providing clinical supervision to colleagues</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>
<ul>
<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>
</ul>
<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>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>09 October 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £55,690 to £62,682 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
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>327-25-844</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Acorn house</p>
      <p>Horton Road</p>
      <p>Gloucester Road</p>
            <p>GL1 3PX</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>As our DBT Intervention Lead, you will coordinate and drive all aspects of the DBT programme, including:</p> <ul>  <li>Overseeing a full DBT pathway (individual therapy, multi-family skills groups, and weekly consult meetings)</li>  <li>Leading on staff recruitment, training, and supervision for pathway</li>  <li>Facilitating weekly consult meeting and ensuring high-quality, consistent delivery of the DBT programme </li>  <li>Monitoring outcomes and effectiveness using ROMS</li>  <li>Developing and enhancing the pathway in line with current best practice</li> </ul> <p>Youll play a pivotal role in the ongoing evolution of the service, especially as weve recently transitioned to a multi family skills group within a rolling programme increasing accessibility while staying true to the core principles of DBT.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>As our DBT Intervention Lead, you will coordinate and drive all aspects of the DBT programme, including:</p> <ul>  <li>Overseeing a full DBT pathway (individual therapy, multi-family skills groups, and weekly consult meetings)</li>  <li>Leading on staff recruitment, training, and supervision for pathway</li>  <li>Facilitating weekly consult meeting and ensuring high-quality, consistent delivery of the DBT programme </li>  <li>Monitoring outcomes and effectiveness using ROMS</li>  <li>Developing and enhancing the pathway in line with current best practice</li> </ul> <p>Youll play a pivotal role in the ongoing evolution of the service, especially as weve recently transitioned to a multi family skills group within a rolling programme increasing accessibility while staying true to the core principles of DBT.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Completion of DBT Intensive Training &amp; commitment to achieve DBT accreditation Additional Professional Qualification in Clinical Psychology, Child and Adolescent</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of formal post graduate  learning within a relevant CYPS/CAMHS  setting</li>
        
        <li>Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Relevant child focused therapeutic training</li>
          
          <li>Formal Teaching and Assessing Certificate / Qualification</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of  leading a DBT CAMHS programme including family and YP group programme and 1:1 work</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Completion of DBT Intensive Training &amp; commitment to achieve DBT accreditation Additional Professional Qualification in Clinical Psychology, Child and Adolescent</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of formal post graduate  learning within a relevant CYPS/CAMHS  setting</li>
          
          <li>Educated to masters level or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Relevant child focused therapeutic training</li>
            
            <li>Formal Teaching and Assessing Certificate / Qualification</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of  leading a DBT CAMHS programme including family and YP group programme and 1:1 work</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="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>
    </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>
      

      
        <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>Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Acorn house</p>
      <p>Horton Road</p>
      <p>Gloucester Road</p>
            <p>GL1 3PX</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Acorn house</p>
          <p>Horton Road</p>
          <p>Gloucester Road</p>
                    <p>GL1 3PX</p>
        
      

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

CAMHS Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Intervention Lead

Band 7 Senior Mental Health Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This role is offered on a fixed term basis for up to 6 months. The hours are part time for 22.5 hours a week.</p> <p>This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 4 Assistant Psychologist to join the Children's Autism and ADHD assessment Service (CAAAS). Gloucestershire is transforming its neurodiversity provision for Under 18's by developing a NICE compliant autism and ADHDassessment pathway for children to support the delivery of the Gloucestershire All Age Autism Strategy. This is in line with the NHS Long Term Plan for Under 18's and is an exciting opportunity to transform autism and ADHD assessment services in Gloucestershire.</p> <p>We are looking for a thoughtful, efficient enthusiastic team member who can support with assessments such as the QB, join Multi-disciplinary Autism and ADHD assessments and support the team to evaluate the service and complete audits.</p> <p>The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic, personable and well organised assistant Psychologist to join our newly formed multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills, experience of working with neurodiverse children and young people and experience ofmulti-disciplinary team working, in addition to a willingness to be involved in developing their skills in areas such as report writing and cognitiveassessment. The post holder will work closely with and be supervised by Clinical Psychologists within the team alongside the service lead, andwill be offered support and training where required. We are keen to welcome an Assistant Psychologist who has a positive, can do attitude and is able to work both independently, using their initiative, and as part of the team.</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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  <p>09 October 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      £27,485 to £30,162 a year
      
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    <p>6 months</p>
  

  
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      <p>Evergreen House</p>
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      <p>Cheltenham</p>
            <p>GL53 9DZ</p>
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    <p>Please see attached in documents with job description and main responsibilities for the role within CAAAS.</p> <p><em>This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit </em><strong><em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas</a></em></strong></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Please see attached in documents with job description and main responsibilities for the role within CAAAS.</p> <p><em>This role is not eligible for sponsorship as per the Governments UK VISA and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information please visit </em><strong><em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas</a></em></strong></p>
    
  


      
  
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          <li>Prior experience with the service user group or experience in a clinical setting</li>
          
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            <li>Prior experience with the service user group or experience in a clinical setting</li>
            
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    <p>Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Charlton Lane</p>
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CAAAS Assistant Psychologist

<p><strong> Part-Time / Nights only can also be considered. You must have completed your Preceptorship (with evidence) to be considered for this pos</strong>t.</p> <p>Are you an experienced NMC registered Nurse RMN/RNLD/RGN wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Cotswold Spa in Broadway and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. </p> <p>As an experienced Mental Health Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career. </p> <p><strong>What you will be doing:</strong></p> <p>As a qualified Nurse (RMN/RNLD/RGN), you will ensure people within this eating disorder service for young people aged from 13 up to 17 years and young adults aged 18 up to 25 years receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.</p> <p>The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include: </p> <ul> <li>Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users</li><li>Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care</li><li>Providing mentorship and support to team members</li><li>Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided</li></ul> <p><strong> Skills and knowledge you will have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A relevant nursing qualification</li><li>NMC registration</li><li>Strong team-working skills</li><li>A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach</li><li>A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate</li><li>A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice</li></ul> <p><strong>Where you will be working:</strong></p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Cotswold Spa Hospital, Station Rd, Broadway WR12 7DE</p> <p>Cotswold Spa is a specialist eating disorder clinic for young people aged from 13-17 years (CAMHS referrals) and young adults aged 18 to 25 years.</p> <p>The service treats patients with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and mental health diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, OCD, and some may have a co-morbid diagnosis of learning disabilities.</p> <p>The hospital is Ofsted registered and provides education facilities for patients who are still studying.</p> <p>Patients on average stay for a period of 3-4 months. The aim is to restore a healthy weight, modify problem behaviours linked to the eating disorder and help parents and carers work with the young person.</p> <p>Brook House was recently opened and is situated just a few doors down. This is a satellite centre and supports residents. We are not currently recruiting into this service.</p> <p><strong> What you will get:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Annual salary of £39,064</li><li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!</li><li>Free meals and parking </li><li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li><li>Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.</li><li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li><li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li><li>Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li></ul> <p>There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more.</p> <p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p> <p>You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. </p> <p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. </p> <p>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.</p>

Mental Health Nurse

<p>Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? </p><p>Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training &amp; development? </p><p>Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? </p><p>Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced clinical offer through supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistants? </p><p>How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? </p><p>Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! </p><p><strong>Job Title: </strong> <strong>Lead Clinician </strong> </p><p><strong>Location: </strong> <strong>Norton College - Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8UQ </strong></p><p><strong>Salary: </strong> <strong>£50,000 - £60, 000 FTE DOE </strong> </p><p><strong>Hours: </strong> <strong>37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday</strong> </p><p><strong>Contract: </strong> <strong>Permanent </strong>(Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) </p><p><strong>Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle</strong> </p><p>In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. </p><p><strong>About the Group:</strong> </p><p>Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. </p><p><strong>Our Vision</strong> </p><p>Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. </p><p><strong>Our Mission</strong> </p><p>We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. </p><p><strong>Our Promise</strong> </p><ul><li>WE LISTEN. We never assume. </li><li>WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen. </li><li>WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. </li></ul><p>Our Promisedescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. </p><p><strong>The role:</strong> </p><p>We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Norton College - Tewkesbury based in Gloucestershire. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. Working collaboratively with the team, the postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Meeting the needs of EHCP plans will be a primary focus in this role, target led, via the OFG 'all', 'group' and 'individual' clinical ways of working, embedded into our clinical practice. They will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead. </p><p>Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Norton College - Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire GL20 8UQ -<strong> Norton College </strong>forms part of our Acorn Education brand, and is an independent specialist day school, supporting children and young people aged 11 - 19</p><ul><li> Welcome to Norton College </li><li> School Finder - Acorn </li></ul><p><strong>For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. </strong> </p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong> </p><ul><li>OT/SALT and/or Psychotherapy/Clinical Psychology/Counselling Qualification</li><li>Valid and up to date professional Registration &amp; membership of professional body e.g. BPS </li><li>Experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs. </li><li>Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities </li><li>Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team </li><li>Ability to work independently </li><li>Ability to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service </li><li>Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred </li><li>Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle </li></ul><p><strong>Why work for us?</strong> </p><p>Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: </p><p> <strong>Benefits</strong> </p><p><strong>Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:</strong> </p><ul><li>Life Assurance </li><li>Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions </li><li>"Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks </li><li> You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit </li><li>Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. </li><li>A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits </li><li>100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad </li><li>Cycle to Work Schemes </li><li>Electric Car Purchase Scheme </li><li>Critical illness cover  </li></ul><p><strong>At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS</strong> </p><p><strong>We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.</strong> </p><p><strong>Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.</strong> </p><p> <strong>Job Ref: </strong> <strong>291984</strong></p>

Lead Clinician

<p><strong>Student Mental Health Assistant<br>Mainstream Primary School<br>ASAP Start - Cheltenham</strong></p><p> Are you a recent Psychology graduate or someone with a background in creative or therapeutic work, looking to gain experience in a mainstream primary school? Do you have a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable children with their emotional wellbeing and helping them overcome barriers to learning?</p><p>A supportive primary school in Cheltenham is seeking a dedicated Student Mental Health Assistant to join their team ASAP. This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring Educational or Child Psychologists, counsellors, therapists, or anyone interested in a career supporting children with additional needs.</p><p><strong>As a Student Mental Health Assistant, you will:</strong></p><ul><li>Work 1:1 and in small groups with children facing challenges such as trauma, anxiety, school avoidance, and emotional regulation difficulties.</li><li>Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to support their wellbeing and development.</li><li>Assist in creating a safe, nurturing environment alongside SENCOs, behaviour mentors, and teaching staff.</li><li>Be actively involved in emotional support programmes both in and outside of the classroom.</li></ul><br><br>Role:<br><br><ul><li>Mental Health Support Assistant (SEMH Focus)</li><li>Primary School</li><li>Location: Cheltenham</li><li>Start Date: ASAP</li><li> Term-Time only (Full-Time)</li><li> 85- 100 per day (depending on experience)</li><li>Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)</li></ul><br><br>About you:<br><br><ul><li>Empathetic, calm, and resilient when working with vulnerable children.</li><li>A background in psychology, counselling, or a creative subject (e.g., art, drama, music, sports) is highly valued.</li><li>A genuine interest in supporting children with SEMH needs.</li><li>Committed to creating positive outcomes for young learners who need stability and care.</li></ul><br><br>Ready to Make a Difference?<br><br><p>If you're motivated to support children's emotional wellbeing and gain experience in a highly rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now by submitting your CV to this advert. </p><p><strong>Student Mental Health Assistant- Cheltenham</strong></p>

Student Mental Health Assistant

<p>Are you looking for an employer who can offer you opportunities for growth and development in your clinical career- All whilst working within a friendly multidisciplinary team in a rewarding education setting? </p><p>Do you want to have opportunities to participate in research projects, special interest groups and form part of a wider clinical network that meets regularly for training &amp; development? </p><p>Do you want to have flexibility and be able to work creatively to deliver specialist assessments and interventions fostering independence within an education setting? </p><p>Do you want to be part of developing an enhanced clinical offer through supporting the growth of colleagues, apprentices, students and therapy assistants? </p><p>How about working for an employer who has been awarded a 'Great Place to Work' for the 5th year running? </p><p>Does working 4 days a week with FULL pay sound like a dream?! It doesn't have to be! Have a better work/life balance and come and work for Outcomes First Group! </p><p><strong>Job Title: </strong> <strong>Lead Clinician </strong> </p><p><strong>Location: </strong> <strong>Norton College - Worcestershire WR5 2BA</strong> </p><p><strong>Salary: </strong> <strong>£50,000 - £60,000 FTE DOE </strong> </p><p><strong>Hours: </strong> <strong>37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday</strong> </p><p><strong>Contract: </strong> <strong>Permanent </strong>(Term time only, or flexibility around full-time contract can be discussed based on your personal circumstances) </p><p><strong>Essential: Full valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle</strong> </p><p>In a world where the demand for clinical support is increasing daily, we understand the importance and value of the work you carry out. Your unique skills and expertise are critical to building better outcomes for our pupils. This is why we aim to have a multidisciplinary clinical team for each of our sites to provide this vital provision in collaboration with our education teams. Creating an environment where our pupils can truly flourish and grow in independence is key. </p><p><strong>About the Group:</strong> </p><p>Outcomes First Group is the leading provider of world-class education. Our schools are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales, with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the children and young people we educate for. Our Acorn schools are there to meet the social and emotional needs of pupils who have faced trauma or adversity, equipping them for life's important steps. Our Options Autism schools support autistic pupils to value their uniqueness and access the world in their own way. Another division, Momenta Connect, supports young people to overcome barriers and engage with education. While our most recent addition, Blenheim Schools, enables outstanding futures through high-quality independent and international schools. </p><p><strong>Our Vision</strong> </p><p>Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world. </p><p><strong>Our Mission</strong> </p><p>We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations. </p><p><strong>Our Promise</strong> </p><ul><li>WE LISTEN. We never assume.</li><li>WE WORK TOGETHER. To make the remarkable happen.</li><li>WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE. To each other and for one another. </li></ul><p>Our Promisedescribes the sort of people we are and our commitment to how we treat each other, work together and behave. It represents what's truly important to us as individuals and as a team. It is easily translatable into behaviours we all practice and experience every day. It's the golden thread that runs through every leader, team and individual. </p><p><strong>The role:</strong> </p><p>We are looking for a Lead Clinician to manage our in-house Clinical Team at Norton College - Worcester. The postholder will work collaboratively with both the school's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Regional Clinical Lead. The role will be split between clinically leading the team and holding a therapy caseload. Working collaboratively with the team, the postholder will deliver bespoke assessment and intervention plans for our students who may present with complex profiles of need as a result of autism and other types of neurodivergence, developmental trauma and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Meeting the needs of EHCP plans will be a primary focus in this role, target led, via the OFG 'all', 'group' and 'individual' clinical ways of working, embedded into our clinical practice. They will also be responsible for coordinating the line management of the members of the onsite clinical team and leading on the service development of the clinical school-based service, alongside the school SLT and Regional Clinical Lead. </p><p>Our Clinical Teams help maintain a person-centred, empowering approach always putting the pupils we support at the forefront of everything they do. All our settings maintain a strong safeguarding culture, and the pupils we support are heard, respected, and involved in decisions that affect them. We strive for excellence, which is why we are one of the leading service providers in the UK. With this in mind, we are looking for a Lead Clinician who shares our vision to use innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life and outcomes of the pupils we support. </p><p><strong>Location: Norton College - Worcester- Norton College </strong>forms part of our Acorn Education brand and is an independent specialist day school, supporting young people aged 11 - 19. </p><ul><li> Welcome to Norton College </li><li> School Finder - Acorn </li></ul><p><strong>For further information regarding this vacancy please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached. </strong> </p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong> </p><ul><li>Allied health professional qualification or Psychotherapy/Clinical Psychology/Counselling Qualification</li><li>Valid and up to date professional Registration &amp; membership of professional body e.g. BPS</li><li>Experience within the specialist client group; working with autistic individuals and/or those with complex needs.</li><li>Clear and concise report writing relating to clinical and research activities</li><li>Experience of providing supervision and supporting a therapy team</li><li>Ability to work independently</li><li>Ability to work dynamically and within a growing and developing clinical service</li><li>Experience of multi-professional work with teams or services within the designated specialty preferred</li><li>Full UK valid driving licence and access to own vehicle </li></ul><p><strong>Why work for us?</strong> </p><p>Alongside working with a network of over 350 clinical colleagues with regular forums for peer reflection and practice development, Outcomes First Group offer an array of flexible benefit options: </p><p> <strong>Benefits</strong> </p><p><strong>Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward and flexible benefits package including:</strong> </p><ul><li>Life Assurance </li><li>Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions </li><li>"Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks </li><li> You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit</li><li>Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.</li><li>A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits </li><li>100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad </li><li>Cycle to Work Schemes </li><li>Electric Car Purchase Scheme </li><li>Critical illness cover  </li></ul><p><strong>At Outcomes First Group we are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS</strong> </p><p><strong>We reserve the right to close vacancies early, please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.</strong> </p><p><strong>Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.</strong> </p><p> <strong>Job Ref: </strong> 289830</p>

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