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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Mental Health Support Teams (MHST) service is an exciting initiative in the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) commissioning area. It is part of the Government's response to the 2017 Green Paper to increase access to mental health support by delivering evidence-based early interventions in educational settings for children and young people (CYP) presenting with mild to moderate mental health difficulties.</p> <p>The post holder will work as an autonomous and responsible EMHP while also offering supervision within the scope of the MHST initiative.</p> <p>The post holder will work in partnership with schools to deliver a range of mental health interventions within school settings. This may involve group work or direct work with children and young people, as well as offering mental health-based consultation and advice to teaching staff.</p> <p>The post holder will ensure the effective coordination of clinical care provided within schools, including consideration of safeguarding and clinical risk issues where indicated.</p> <p>The post holder will contribute to the clinical leadership of the team, providing supervision and caseload management to trainee and qualified EMHPs.</p> <p>The post holder will be responsible for clinical skills supervision and caseload management supervision of EMHPs within the MHST.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><strong>Therapeutic Assessment and Intervention:</strong></p>
<p>Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting inwhich the post-holder is working.</p>
<p>Facilitate fair access to services and promote social inclusion regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or disability.</p>
<p><strong>Supervision:</strong></p>
<p>Deliver clinical supervision to supervisee's on a scheduled basis to ensure safe practice and the governance obligations of the MHST service are adhered to.</p>
<p><strong>Effort and Health &amp; Safety Factors:</strong></p>
<p>Working with service users in distress and who on occasion may have used coping strategies such as self-harm, or present as hostile, confused and have difficulty communicating and as a result may pose risks to themselves or the safety of others.</p>
<p>Frequent driving and working across multiple sites to deliver interventions and attend to administrative tasks. There is an expectation to work mainly out of allocated schools but the post holder must be prepared to attend satellite sites, our main office and some home working.</p>
<p><strong>Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust):</strong>a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.</p> <p>We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&amp;NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.</p> <p>Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care. </p> <p>AWP is committed to support and create a positive research and evidence-based environment and culture, which can have a beneficial impact on everyone who works for the organisation and the care we provide to those who use our services.</p> <p>At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 December 2025</p>

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

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

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

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>342-CAMHS158-1225</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>2 Horfield Road</p>
      <p>St Michael's Hill</p>
      <p>Bristol</p>
            <p>BS2 8EA</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, along with their parents/carers, families, and educators, in the self-management of presenting difficulties.</p>
<p>Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families, and their educators in the development of intervention plans and agreed outcomes.</p>
<p>Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers, families, and educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered.</p>
<p>Promote participation and engagement of children, young people, their parents/carers, families, and educators.</p>
<p>Actively increase autonomy and the ability of children and young people to make positive changes for themselves and future service users.</p>
<p>Operate at all times from an inclusive values base in line with the core CYPIAPT principles.</p>
<p>Demonstrate the ability to communicate in an empathic and reassuring manner.</p>
<p>Communicate information in a way that is relevant and understandable for service users and carers, working in line with practice standards and operational policies.</p>
<p><strong>Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Work in partnership to support children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, along with their parents/carers, families, and educators, in the self-management of presenting difficulties.</p>
<p>Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families, and their educators in the development of intervention plans and agreed outcomes.</p>
<p>Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers, families, and educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered.</p>
<p>Promote participation and engagement of children, young people, their parents/carers, families, and educators.</p>
<p>Actively increase autonomy and the ability of children and young people to make positive changes for themselves and future service users.</p>
<p>Operate at all times from an inclusive values base in line with the core CYPIAPT principles.</p>
<p>Demonstrate the ability to communicate in an empathic and reassuring manner.</p>
<p>Communicate information in a way that is relevant and understandable for service users and carers, working in line with practice standards and operational policies.</p>
<p><strong>Please see the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Education &amp; Qualification
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A professional mental health qualification and registration e.g.,  RMN, Social Work Degree or  equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT etc with aLI CBT EMHP qualification</li>
        
        <li>CBT or LI CBT qualification, e.g., CWP, EMHP or PWP who are eligible for BABCP registration. With a LI-CBT Supervisor qualification</li>
        
        <li>Training to level 2 in Safeguarding  Adults and level 3 in Children and  Young People: roles and competencies for Health Care staff</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Two years experience within an MHST</li>
          
          <li>Education qualification &amp; knowledge of the education system in England</li>
          
          <li>Working knowledge of the make-up of the wider health and social care community, including statutory and non-statutory services and experience of multi-agency working</li>
          
          <li>A further relevant degree qualification</li>
          
          <li>Trauma Informed Practice</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience &amp; Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Substantial experience of managing an  extensive caseload and working with  children/young people presenting with a  range of low-moderate mental health  presentations.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of supervising qualified and  trainee EMHP practitioners within an  MHST.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of delivering model based  psychological therapy e.g. CBT</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency  environment.</li>
        
        <li>Participation in user involvement in services</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Working within an educational setting  supporting mental health provision.</li>
          
          <li>Mentoring students in line with professional  requirements</li>
          
          <li>Experience delivery training to a diverse  audience.</li>
          
          <li>Working within a community mental health  setting.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of the functional operation of  specialist CAMHS teams</li>
          
          <li>Experience of navigating complex social  systems and environments, who may have  conflicting priorities or agendas</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Skills &amp; Abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Excellent communication skills including  the ability to engage with children/young people of all ages experiencing a wide  range of mental health presentations</li>
        
        <li>Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings</li>
        
        <li>Able to produce well written reports and participate and present information in a group setting</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education &amp; Qualification
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A professional mental health qualification and registration e.g.,  RMN, Social Work Degree or  equivalent, BSc/Diploma in OT etc with aLI CBT EMHP qualification</li>
          
          <li>CBT or LI CBT qualification, e.g., CWP, EMHP or PWP who are eligible for BABCP registration. With a LI-CBT Supervisor qualification</li>
          
          <li>Training to level 2 in Safeguarding  Adults and level 3 in Children and  Young People: roles and competencies for Health Care staff</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Two years experience within an MHST</li>
            
            <li>Education qualification &amp; knowledge of the education system in England</li>
            
            <li>Working knowledge of the make-up of the wider health and social care community, including statutory and non-statutory services and experience of multi-agency working</li>
            
            <li>A further relevant degree qualification</li>
            
            <li>Trauma Informed Practice</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience &amp; Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Substantial experience of managing an  extensive caseload and working with  children/young people presenting with a  range of low-moderate mental health  presentations.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising qualified and  trainee EMHP practitioners within an  MHST.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering model based  psychological therapy e.g. CBT</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a multidisciplinary and multi-agency  environment.</li>
          
          <li>Participation in user involvement in services</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Working within an educational setting  supporting mental health provision.</li>
            
            <li>Mentoring students in line with professional  requirements</li>
            
            <li>Experience delivery training to a diverse  audience.</li>
            
            <li>Working within a community mental health  setting.</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge of the functional operation of  specialist CAMHS teams</li>
            
            <li>Experience of navigating complex social  systems and environments, who may have  conflicting priorities or agendas</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills &amp; Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Excellent communication skills including  the ability to engage with children/young people of all ages experiencing a wide  range of mental health presentations</li>
          
          <li>Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings</li>
          
          <li>Able to produce well written reports and participate and present information in a group setting</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>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>2 Horfield Road</p>
      <p>St Michael's Hill</p>
      <p>Bristol</p>
            <p>BS2 8EA</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/" target="_blank">http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>2 Horfield Road</p>
          <p>St Michael's Hill</p>
          <p>Bristol</p>
                    <p>BS2 8EA</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/" target="_blank">http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist with a passion for Forensic Mental Health?</strong></p><p>We're looking for a Psychologist to join our team at Ash Ward, a 12-bed Male Low Secure inpatient unit based in Bridgwater. We provide person-centred care for men with complex mental health needs across Somerset and the South West, working within a trauma-informed, psychologically and medically led model of care. You'll be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team including psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, and psychology.</p><p>Our focus is on reducing distress, managing risk, and promoting independence and social inclusion, with the ultimate goal of supporting safe and timely discharge.</p><p>Our Trust also has a Community Forensic Team with other psychologists, giving you access to wider support, collaboration, and shared expertise beyond the ward environment.</p><p><strong>Why join us?</strong></p><ul><li>Be part of a forward-thinking Trust, recently recognised with the HSJ Award for Mental Health Innovation of the Year</li><li>Part of the South West Provider Collaborative, giving you access to training and leadership development</li><li>Opportunities for research and academic collaboration with Exeter University</li><li>Support trainees</li><li>Enjoy a Monday-Friday schedule that supports work-life balance</li></ul><p>We welcome informal conversations with the current post-holder. Please contact Tracy Jardine to arrange.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul><li>Provide highly specialised psychological assessments and interventions for service users with severe and enduring mental health difficulties and forensic risk profiles.</li><li>Deliver comprehensive risk assessments, psychological formulations, and treatment plans tailored to individual needs.</li><li>Offer consultation, supervision, and training to the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and support reflective practice.</li><li>Contribute to the development of the forensic service and maintain close links with the Somerset Forensic Community Team and other psychologists across the region.</li><li>Engage in research and audit activities, promoting evidence-based practice and service development.</li><li>Support safe and effective discharge planning in collaboration with community teams.</li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At <strong>Somerset NHS Foundation Trust</strong>, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:</p><ul><li><strong>Flexible working options</strong> to help you balance work and life</li><li><strong>NHS pension scheme</strong> for long-term financial security</li><li><strong>Generous annual leave allowance</strong> to recharge and relax</li><li>A strong focus on <strong>career development</strong> to help you grow and achieve your potential</li></ul><p>Additionally, you'll gain access to our <strong>Blue Light Card</strong>, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.</p><p>We are proud to foster a <strong>diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce</strong>, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.</p><p><strong>Why Somerset?</strong> Somerset offers the perfect blend of <strong>idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty</strong>, and <strong>breathtaking coastlines</strong>, with vibrant cities like <strong>Bristol</strong>, <strong>Bath</strong>, and <strong>Exeter </strong>just a short drive away - and only two hours to <strong>London</strong>.</p><p>The region is home to excellent <strong>educational facilities</strong>, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.</p><p><strong>Somerset truly has it all</strong> - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.</p>


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

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>184-OL-GR-3489</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Broadway House</p>
      <p>Broadway Park</p>
      <p>Bridgwater</p>
      <p>Somerset</p>
      <p>TA6 5LX</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>As a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist within Ash Ward, you will:</p><ul><li>Work autonomously within a trauma-informed model of care, providing psychological oversight for service users.</li><li>Lead the development and delivery of psychological care pathways, ensuring the MDT has access to psychologically informed frameworks.</li><li>Interpret and integrate complex data from multiple sources, including psychological and neuropsychological assessments, risk assessments, and multi-agency information.</li><li>Make expert clinical decisions regarding treatment options, drawing on a range of therapeutic models.</li><li>Provide specialist consultation to external agencies, including high secure hospitals, prisons, and the Ministry of Justice.</li><li>Supervise assistant psychologists, trainees, and other staff, and offer opportunities for coaching and mentoring.</li><li>Participate in strategic planning, service audits, and quality improvement initiatives.</li></ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>As a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist within Ash Ward, you will:</p><ul><li>Work autonomously within a trauma-informed model of care, providing psychological oversight for service users.</li><li>Lead the development and delivery of psychological care pathways, ensuring the MDT has access to psychologically informed frameworks.</li><li>Interpret and integrate complex data from multiple sources, including psychological and neuropsychological assessments, risk assessments, and multi-agency information.</li><li>Make expert clinical decisions regarding treatment options, drawing on a range of therapeutic models.</li><li>Provide specialist consultation to external agencies, including high secure hospitals, prisons, and the Ministry of Justice.</li><li>Supervise assistant psychologists, trainees, and other staff, and offer opportunities for coaching and mentoring.</li><li>Participate in strategic planning, service audits, and quality improvement initiatives.</li></ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Doctoral Clinical Psychology or equivalentRegistered with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Accreditation in NICE approved therapy e.g., CBT or CATRelevant specialist CPD training in psychological therapy with long term mental health problemsClinical Supervision training</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Significant experience of working with people with long term mental health problemsCompetence in core psychological assessment formulation and skills intervention skills and in neuro-psychological assessmentTeaching and training psychology to staff and other professionals</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Research and development work in area relevant to people with long term mental health problemsExperience of providing a psychological service to inpatient services.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Doctoral Clinical Psychology or equivalentRegistered with HCPC as a Practitioner Psychologist</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Accreditation in NICE approved therapy e.g., CBT or CATRelevant specialist CPD training in psychological therapy with long term mental health problemsClinical Supervision training</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Significant experience of working with people with long term mental health problemsCompetence in core psychological assessment formulation and skills intervention skills and in neuro-psychological assessmentTeaching and training psychology to staff and other professionals</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Research and development work in area relevant to people with long term mental health problemsExperience of providing a psychological service to inpatient services.</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>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Somerset NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Broadway House</p>
      <p>Broadway Park</p>
      <p>Bridgwater</p>
      <p>Somerset</p>
      <p>TA6 5LX</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Somerset NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Broadway House</p>
          <p>Broadway Park</p>
          <p>Bridgwater</p>
          <p>Somerset</p>
          <p>TA6 5LX</p>
        
      

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

Forensic/Clinical Psychologist

Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner - South Bristol PCN

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Priory Hospital Bristol is looking to recruit a Registered Psychologist within the Private Outpatients and Inpatients service. The role is part time role working 22.5 hours per week.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Psychologist, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patientsYou will also;</p><ul> <li>Provide specialist psychological assessment, formulation, and therapy for both private outpatient services and the hospitals private inpatient ward.</li> <li>Work autonomously within professional guidelines, ensuring high standards of clinical governance.</li> <li>Administer psychometric tests and evidence-based assessments as clinically indicated.</li> <li>Deliver individual and group therapy sessions as part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary team.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, Psychologists, and Psychotherapists to deliver comprehensive mental health care.</li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.To be considered for this role, you must hold current HCPC registration and have prior experience working in outpatient mental health services. Ideally, you will also feel confident supporting both young people and adults, bringing flexibility and sensitivity to meet a range of client needs.To discuss the role further please contact 0117 952 5255.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 December 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £28,950 to £34,950 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>E0358-25-0031Bristol</p>
  

  
    
      
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        <p>The Priory Hospital Bristol</p>
      
      <p>Heath House Lane</p>
      <p>Stapleton</p>
      <p>Bristol</p>
            <p>BS16 1EQ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For more information, please see the following link <a href="https://jobs.priorygroup.com/postings/99d5e656-656a-4e76-8ea9-09345994fa6b" target="_blank">https://jobs.priorygroup.com/postings/99d5e656-656a-4e76-8ea9-09345994f…</a></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For more information, please see the following link <a href="https://jobs.priorygroup.com/postings/99d5e656-656a-4e76-8ea9-09345994fa6b" target="_blank">https://jobs.priorygroup.com/postings/99d5e656-656a-4e76-8ea9-09345994f…</a></p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>To be considered for this role, you must hold current HCPC registration and have prior experience working in outpatient mental health services.</li>
        
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          Additional
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Ideally, you will also feel confident supporting both young people and adults, bringing flexibility and sensitivity to meet a range of client needs.</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>To be considered for this role, you must hold current HCPC registration and have prior experience working in outpatient mental health services.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Additional
          
        </h3>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Ideally, you will also feel confident supporting both young people and adults, bringing flexibility and sensitivity to meet a range of client needs.</li>
            
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  
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    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Priory Healthcare</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>The Priory Hospital Bristol</p>
      
      <p>Heath House Lane</p>
      <p>Stapleton</p>
      <p>Bristol</p>
            <p>BS16 1EQ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Priory Healthcare</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>The Priory Hospital Bristol</p>
          
          <p>Heath House Lane</p>
          <p>Stapleton</p>
          <p>Bristol</p>
                    <p>BS16 1EQ</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Registered Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Due to additional investment an exciting opportunity has arisen for a flexible and enthusiastic clinical psychologist committed to working with people with severe and enduring mental health needs to join our service. Applications will also be considered from suitably qualified CBT therapists. You will work closely with the North Somerset Recovery Team as part of the Psychological Therapies Service.</p> <p>North Somerset PTS services work across all community, acute and inpatient services within North Somerset. The service is staffed by a multidisciplinary team comprising of clinical psychologists, arts psychotherapists, family therapists CBT therapists, psychotherapists and CAPs and works closely with other services in the Locality.</p> <p>We are a friendly and supportive team, who are highly valued within local services. Within PTS, psychologists are professionally managed with good supervision and peer support arrangements. There is good access to CPD and the Department has strong links with local training courses.</p> <p>Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon are thriving seaside towns within easy commuting distance of Bristol and Taunton, with convenient access to the M5 motorway. Weston-super-Mare is a growing, multicultural area offering numerous amenities, beautiful coastline, and the Mendip Hills. The location is ideal for those who enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of Bristol and Taunton. The area also boasts a number of outstanding Ofsted-rated schools.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will be providing specialist psychological assessment and therapy and supporting recovery team staff in delivering psychological interventions under supervision. The ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams will be essential to developing your role. You will need to be well organised with the ability to prioritise your work according to clinical need and liaise effectively with team colleagues and professionals in other agencies.</p> <p>Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust) a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.</p>
<p>We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&amp;NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.</p>
<p>Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.</p>
<p>At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>10 December 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
      
        (pro rata)
      
    </p>
  
  

  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>17 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>342-NS086-1225</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Coast Resource Centre</p>
      <p>Diamond Batch, Locking Castle</p>
      <p>Weston Super Mare</p>
            <p>BS24 7FY</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul>  <li>Provide a psychology service to the designated team, including assessment and therapy for individuals and groups as appropriate.</li>  <li>Offer specialist consultancy to multidisciplinary teams and other agencies providing care for the client group.</li>  <li>Participate in generic team duties as agreed by the operational manager and Psychology Lead, according to the needs of the service.</li>  <li>Engage in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Psychology Service.</li>  <li>Maintain accurate records and monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.</li>  <li>Ensure timely recording of all data required by the Trust.</li>  <li>Support the full implementation of CPA, acting as care coordinator as appropriate to the needs of the service.</li> </ul> <p>Professional:</p> <ul>  <li>Adhere to HCPC policies and procedures.</li>  <li>Fully observe the BPS (2009) Code of Conduct and the DCP Generic Professional Practice Guidelines (2008).</li>  <li>Be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area, and Clinical Psychology Service policies and procedures.</li>  <li>Participate in local psychology meetings and Trust-wide meetings as appropriate.</li>  <li>Maintain and develop high standards of psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and collaborative working/networking with counselling and clinical psychology colleagues.</li>  <li>Participate in an annual performance appraisal.</li> </ul> <p>Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
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      <ul>  <li>Provide a psychology service to the designated team, including assessment and therapy for individuals and groups as appropriate.</li>  <li>Offer specialist consultancy to multidisciplinary teams and other agencies providing care for the client group.</li>  <li>Participate in generic team duties as agreed by the operational manager and Psychology Lead, according to the needs of the service.</li>  <li>Engage in clinical and caseload supervision arrangements provided by the Psychology Service.</li>  <li>Maintain accurate records and monitor clinical workload using agreed systems.</li>  <li>Ensure timely recording of all data required by the Trust.</li>  <li>Support the full implementation of CPA, acting as care coordinator as appropriate to the needs of the service.</li> </ul> <p>Professional:</p> <ul>  <li>Adhere to HCPC policies and procedures.</li>  <li>Fully observe the BPS (2009) Code of Conduct and the DCP Generic Professional Practice Guidelines (2008).</li>  <li>Be aware of, adhere to, and where appropriate contribute to the formulation and review of Trust, Area, and Clinical Psychology Service policies and procedures.</li>  <li>Participate in local psychology meetings and Trust-wide meetings as appropriate.</li>  <li>Maintain and develop high standards of psychology practice by engaging in continuing professional development and collaborative working/networking with counselling and clinical psychology colleagues.</li>  <li>Participate in an annual performance appraisal.</li> </ul> <p>Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.</p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Doctoral-level Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent.</li>
        
        <li>Maintenance of appropriate professional registration with HCPC/ BABCP.</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience of delivering evidence-based therapies to adult service users and their families in recovery teams</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team, with the ability to contribute to team meetings and processes.</li>
        
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          <li>Experience of providing specialist assessments and interventions</li>
          
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          Skills
        
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        <li>Ability to work with service users and families from a wide range of social, cultural and minority ethnic backgrounds.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work autonomously and to organise and prioritise workload.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of assessing and managing risk</li>
        
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          <li>Experience of Clinical supervision/consultation - junior colleagues or other staff.</li>
          
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          <li>Doctoral-level Clinical Psychology qualification or equivalent.</li>
          
          <li>Maintenance of appropriate professional registration with HCPC/ BABCP.</li>
          
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Experience of delivering evidence-based therapies to adult service users and their families in recovery teams</li>
          
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            <li>Experience of providing specialist assessments and interventions</li>
            
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Ability to work with service users and families from a wide range of social, cultural and minority ethnic backgrounds.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work autonomously and to organise and prioritise workload.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of assessing and managing risk</li>
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
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    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
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        <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
        <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
      

      
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
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      <p>Coast Resource Centre</p>
      <p>Diamond Batch, Locking Castle</p>
      <p>Weston Super Mare</p>
            <p>BS24 7FY</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/" target="_blank">http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Avon &amp; Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Coast Resource Centre</p>
          <p>Diamond Batch, Locking Castle</p>
          <p>Weston Super Mare</p>
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            <p><a href="http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/" target="_blank">http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Band 7 Clinical Psychologist/ CBT Therapist - Weston-super-Mare

<p>Staff Partners are currently looking for <strong>Mental Health Support Workers</strong> with a passion for delivering outstanding care.</p> <p>We are supporting a Private mental health hospital in the <strong>Taunton</strong> covering all aspects of Mental Health. At Staff Partners we have nationwide contracts with some of the largest, and most highly regarded private institutions in the country. Because of this, we are looking for enthusiastic Support Workers to begin picking up work as soon as possible.</p> <p>Both ADHOC work and Block bookings are available, and we are keen to find the best fit for you. We have a quick, easy and free compliance process, please dont hesitate to get in touch.</p> <p><strong>Please do not apply if you do not have a current PMVA Certificate. Applicants without will not be considered.</strong></p> <p><strong>Main Duties:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide care to people with mental health conditions</li> <li>Learn about individuals specific needs &amp; provide help in the most appropriate way</li> <li>Assist with medical &amp; welfare needs</li> <li>Report on medical &amp; welfare needs as required</li> <li>Safeguard</li> </ul> <p><strong>You will have </strong></p> <p> Knowledge of the Mental Health Act</p> <p> Patient centric &amp; commitment to delivering high quality care</p> <p> Fine tuned decision making skills</p> <p> Excellent organisational capability</p> <p> Effective communication skills</p> <p> Flexibility and a strong can do attitude</p> <p><strong>Why work with Staff Partners:</strong></p> <p> Excellent hourly rates</p> <p> Weekly pay</p> <p> As many shifts as you would like</p> <p> Be the first to hear about shifts we are preferred suppliers to many hospitals/sites</p> <p> Block bookings available</p> <p> A free fast track and very easy registration process</p> <p> Your own specialist consultant</p> <p> Training and support</p> <p> Excellent referral bonus</p> <p>For more information or to have a confidential chat on how I could help please feel free to contact me (Leanne) at Staff Partners</p>

Mental Health Support Worker

<p>Location: Covering across residential homes, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Torquay, Plymouth &amp; Dorset</p> <p>We all know that the Coronavirus is changing the way we go about our everyday lives but, at The Cambian Group, there is one thing that doesn't change - our absolute commitment to the children and young people in our care.</p> <p>We are making sure that the support we offer is constant, reliable and of the highest quality and it is our fantastic staff who are making this happen.</p> <p>Amidst all the uncertainty, as everything we do changes, how about changing your story too and, in turn, help to change the lives of our children and young people?</p> <p>Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist services in children's residential care, education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated individual to join the company as a Mental Health Practitioner. The post will require someone with previous experience of working in CAMHS settings, specifically within Looked After Children's services.</p> <p>We offer excellent training and career progression opportunities as well as a variety of staff benefits.</p> <p>Job Role</p> <p>You will be providing a therapeutic service to young people placed within community residential setting by assessing and identifying their needs and meeting them through consultation and training to Residential and Care staff, direct therapeutic work, care planning and management in conjunction with the Multi-disciplinary team.</p> <p>Dependant on your experience you may be required to supervise other Mental Health Practitioners, Clinical Psychology Trainees, Healthcare Students, and Assistants.</p> <p>The core of your role you will be providing specialist assessments of children and young people within the residential setting. So, subsequently, you will formulate and implement plans of therapeutic intervention/management of children and young people's presentation based on psychological understanding the difficulties within the current evidence-based practice, in conjunction with the wider MDT at the setting.</p> <p>Further duties are described in the attached Job Description.</p> <p>Candidate Profile</p> <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Mental Health Practitioner to join our friendly team.</p> <p>Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.</p> <p>Essential:</p> <p> Registered with the relevant professional organisation (HCPC, NMC)</p> <p> Be a strong team player, with excellent communication skills</p> <p> Have excellent communication, organisational and time management skills</p> <p>Beneficial</p> <p> Previous experience in working with children &amp; adolescents is advantageous</p> <p> CAMHS experience</p>

Mental Health Practitioner

<p> JOB c1c514b9 </p><p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Band 6 Community Psychiatric Nurse<br><strong>Service:</strong> Primary Care Liaison Service (PCLS)<br><strong>Location:</strong> Weston-super-Mare, UK<br><strong>Salary:</strong> £26.00 per hour<br><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Ongoing Locum<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 37  click apply for full job details</p>

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