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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are seeking an experienced and compassionate counsellor to join our team and help lead the delivery of a responsive and person-centred bereavement service.</p>
<p>The post holder will provide high-quality pre- and post-bereavement counselling to individuals and families, based on evidence-based practice and in line with statutory requirements and NHS policies. Working across hospital and community settings, you will support both adults and children, ensuring safe, individualised, and effective care.</p>
<p>This role also involves co-ordinating the day-to-day running of the counselling service, including the supervision and development of counsellors, students, and volunteers. You will contribute to service planning and development, and be responsible for maintaining high standards of practice and clinical governance.</p>
<p>The successful candidate will be able to work autonomously, demonstrate excellent communication skills, and bring both clinical expertise and leadership experience within a bereavement or counselling setting.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The role involves day-to-day coordination of the Bereavement Support Service, including the management and support of a multidisciplinary team. The post holder will contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality bereavement care across the Hywel Dda University Health Board area, underpinned by research evidence, best practice, and clinical expertise.</p> <p>They will hold shared responsibility for managing a defined caseload independently, using recognised assessment tools and clinical judgement to deliver holistic, personalised therapeutic care. This includes assessing, monitoring, and coordinating support programmes in partnership with clients and other professionals, tailored to individual needs, context, and culture -- with the aim of promoting health and empowerment.</p> <p>The post holder will be expected to recognise, report, and respond appropriately to any unsafe practices, while actively promoting high standards of care. Clear, accurate information will be provided to clients throughout the pre- and post-bereavement process, in a way that is sensitive to their understanding and emotional needs.</p> <p>A flexible approach is essential, as the role involves working across the community and at both Ty Cymorth, Glangwili General Hospital (Carmarthen), and Ty Bryngwyn, Prince Philip Hospital (Llanelli).</p> <p>The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.</p>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.</p> <p>We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.</p> <p>We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.</p> <p>Our services are provided in:</p> <ul>  <li>Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest</li>  <li>Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire</li>  <li>Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings</li>  <li>47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers</li>  <li>Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services</li> </ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>24 September 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £39,263 to £47,280 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>100-ACS138-0925</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Ty Cymorth</p>
      <p>Glangwili General Hospital</p>
      <p>Carmarthen</p>
            <p>SA31 2AF</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.</p>
<p>The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.</p>
<p>The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.</p>
<p>Interviews will be held on 17/10/2025</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.</p>
<p>The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.</p>
<p>The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.</p>
<p>Interviews will be held on 17/10/2025</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications and knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Relevant Diploma in Counselling or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>Registered and Accredited with the BACP</li>
        
        <li>Supervision Qualification</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of relevant grief practice</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Related counselling qualifications</li>
          
          <li>Area of in depth knowledge/expertise</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience working in adult/child, Grief/Bereavement Counselling</li>
        
        <li>Receiving Clinical Supervision</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of broad spectrum of relevant Counselling experience</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Other
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of personal support network.</li>
          
          <li>Welsh Speaker (level 1)</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications and knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Relevant Diploma in Counselling or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>Registered and Accredited with the BACP</li>
          
          <li>Supervision Qualification</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of relevant grief practice</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Related counselling qualifications</li>
            
            <li>Area of in depth knowledge/expertise</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience working in adult/child, Grief/Bereavement Counselling</li>
          
          <li>Receiving Clinical Supervision</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Evidence of broad spectrum of relevant Counselling experience</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Other
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Evidence of personal support network.</li>
            
            <li>Welsh Speaker (level 1)</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

  
    <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>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Hywel Dda University Health Board</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Ty Cymorth</p>
      <p>Glangwili General Hospital</p>
      <p>Carmarthen</p>
            <p>SA31 2AF</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Hywel Dda University Health Board</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Ty Cymorth</p>
          <p>Glangwili General Hospital</p>
          <p>Carmarthen</p>
                    <p>SA31 2AF</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Specialist Bereavement Counselling Co-ordinator

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>* To provide specialist psychological assessment for adults in primary care step 4 utilising a range of self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care
* To provide specialist psychological therapy for individuals and groups based upon an appropriate psychological conceptual framework of their difficulties and employing methods of proven efficacy.
</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>* To provide specialist psychological assessment for adults in primary care step 4 utilising a range of self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care
* To provide specialist psychological therapy for individuals and groups based upon an appropriate psychological conceptual framework of their difficulties and employing methods of proven efficacy.
* To evaluate and make autonomous decisions about intervention options, including discharge, ensuring such decisions appropriately involve others providing care.
* To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and intervention plans of clients and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care.
* To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients' care plans.
* To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.

</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>MHM is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      Depending on experience
      
    </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>R000075</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>4 Telford Court, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2DB  </p>
            <p>Morpeth</p>
            <p>NE61 2DB</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Salary: £64,445 - £74,896 per annum, (NHS AFC Band 8b)
Based: NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies, 4 Telford Court, Morpeth NE61 2DB (hybrid working between home and across sites)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
 
Contract Type: Permanent
 
About us
NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies is a partnership between Mental Health Matters (MHM) and Sunderland Counselling Service; two local and national providers of psychological therapies with a strong track record of success.
 
MHM is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.
 
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen in NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies for a Clinical Lead to support the delivery of our clinical services. 
Our Talking Therapy team consists of a range of Psychological therapists working across steps 2, 3 and 4 delivering NICE evidenced talking therapies. Treatment is delivered by telephone, in groups, face to face and using digital therapy options.
 
The role of Clinical Lead provides strategic clinical leadership of the service and is jointly responsible with the Service Manager in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, responsive and accessible NHS Talking Therapies service. You will support the Deputy Clinical Lead, Step Leads and Senior Clinicians with clinical decisions and be the point of contact for the practitioners, identifying best practice and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement . 
You will develop positive relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring that NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies remains a respected and valued partner within the changing mental health landscape. You will represent the service at local, regional and national level by building relationships with the ICB, partner agencies and clinical forums. 
This role is ideal for passionate and creative individuals who are excited by clinical service development, supporting staff and delivering gold standard care in an NHS Talking Therapies setting.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Salary: £64,445 - £74,896 per annum, (NHS AFC Band 8b)
Based: NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies, 4 Telford Court, Morpeth NE61 2DB (hybrid working between home and across sites)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
 
Contract Type: Permanent
 
About us
NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies is a partnership between Mental Health Matters (MHM) and Sunderland Counselling Service; two local and national providers of psychological therapies with a strong track record of success.
 
MHM is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.
 
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen in NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies for a Clinical Lead to support the delivery of our clinical services. 
Our Talking Therapy team consists of a range of Psychological therapists working across steps 2, 3 and 4 delivering NICE evidenced talking therapies. Treatment is delivered by telephone, in groups, face to face and using digital therapy options.
 
The role of Clinical Lead provides strategic clinical leadership of the service and is jointly responsible with the Service Manager in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, responsive and accessible NHS Talking Therapies service. You will support the Deputy Clinical Lead, Step Leads and Senior Clinicians with clinical decisions and be the point of contact for the practitioners, identifying best practice and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement . 
You will develop positive relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring that NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies remains a respected and valued partner within the changing mental health landscape. You will represent the service at local, regional and national level by building relationships with the ICB, partner agencies and clinical forums. 
This role is ideal for passionate and creative individuals who are excited by clinical service development, supporting staff and delivering gold standard care in an NHS Talking Therapies setting.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>* Qualified as a High Intensity Therapist for a minimum of 1 year </li>
        
        <li>OR</li>
        
        <li>* Qualified as a CBT Therapist for a minimum of 1 year And </li>
        
        <li>* Be accreditable with BABCP as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist</li>
        
        </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>* Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of stepped care and NHS Talking Therapies, learnt through experience of working in an NHS Talking Therapies service. </li>
        
        <li>* Experience of working with a variety of client groups, presenting with a range co-morbid depression and anxiety disorders </li>
        
        <li>* Able to maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems. </li>
        
        <li>* Experience of providing NICE and NHS Talking Therapies compliant clinical supervision. </li>
        
        <li>* Experience of writing psychological assessment and discharge reports</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>* Qualified as a High Intensity Therapist for a minimum of 1 year </li>
          
          <li>OR</li>
          
          <li>* Qualified as a CBT Therapist for a minimum of 1 year And </li>
          
          <li>* Be accreditable with BABCP as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist</li>
          
          </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>* Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of stepped care and NHS Talking Therapies, learnt through experience of working in an NHS Talking Therapies service. </li>
          
          <li>* Experience of working with a variety of client groups, presenting with a range co-morbid depression and anxiety disorders </li>
          
          <li>* Able to maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems. </li>
          
          <li>* Experience of providing NICE and NHS Talking Therapies compliant clinical supervision. </li>
          
          <li>* Experience of writing psychological assessment and discharge reports</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Mental Health Matters</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>4 Telford Court, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2DB  </p>
            <p>Morpeth</p>
            <p>NE61 2DB</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Mental Health Matters</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>4 Telford Court, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2DB  </p>
                    <p>Morpeth</p>
                    <p>NE61 2DB</p>
        
      

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

Clinical Lead

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Children and Family Health Devon (CFHD) is recruiting a Band 4 Assistant
Practitioner to join our Neurodiversity Pathway. This is an exciting
opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team offering holistic and
personalised neurodiversity assessments for neurodivergent young people. </strong></p><p><strong>This is an opportunity for an Assistant Practitioner to work closely
with other professional groups such as Speech and Language Therapists, Nurses,
Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Social Workers to develop
knowledge and skills in a range of specialisms and we are committed to
continued professional development. </strong></p><p><strong>Additionally, there will be opportunities to provide advice,
consultation and needs led support to children, young people and their
families. </strong></p><p></p><p>This role is suitable for applicants who already hold a Level 5 Health
and Social Care qualification, or those looking to train into the role. A
trainee post (Band 3) will be offered to suitable candidates without the
qualification, with support to complete the required foundation degree within
two years.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul> <li>To work within the Multi-disciplinary Team to carry out high-quality, evidence based neurodevelopmental assessments with children and young people open to the neurodiversity pathway</li> <li>Under the supervision of registered clinicians, Assistant Practitioners will be involved in information gathering, observing young people within settings such as school, home or clinic and carrying out standardised assessments such as the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS).</li> <li>To participate in service development as required.</li> <li> Liaise with schools, families, and multi-agency colleagues to inform brief holistic needs led support for neurodivergent young people.</li> <li>Maintain accurate IT based clinical records</li> <li>Uphold safeguarding responsibilities with supervision.</li> <li>Work flexibly and independently as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team across North Devon and as part of a Devon wide pathway.</li></ul><p>We Offer:</p><ul> <li>A trainee route into the Assistant Practitioner role (if required)</li> <li>Regular line management, clinical and peer supervision, training and support from experienced clinicians. </li> <li>Opportunity to develop your clinical skills and contribute to meaningful change in childrens lives.</li></ul><p>If you are caring, motivated and passionate about supporting neurodivergent children and young people, we would love to hear from you.</p>  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Children and Family Health Devon
(CFHD) comprises an Alliance of NHS organisations working together to improve
health outcomes for children and young people in Devon.</p><p>CFHD provides integrated care and
treatment for children and young people across physical and mental health. We are working closely with other organisations and providers to ensure we
deliver locality and county-wide based integrated access to all of our
services, based on the i-Thrive Framework, in response to consultation with our
service users and communities.</p><p>CFHD works closely with our local
universities of Plymouth, Exeter &amp; the Peninsula Medical School where we
support students in clinical training placements and in addition support our own
staff to undertake post graduate training. </p><p>Our integrated care and treatment
has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and
their families/carers.</p><p><strong>Our children
and young people say</strong></p><p><em>We
would like the people who work for Children and Family Health Devon to be
understanding, patient and respectful. They should be trustworthy and make us
feel safe and comfortable. It is important that they use their skills and
experience to listen carefully in a non-patronising and non-judgemental way.
When staff are positive and friendly, they help to create an environment that
is informal and without pressure.</em></p><p>Our vision is to be a successful, vibrant,
partnership that benefits the communities we serve.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £27,485 to £30,162 a year
      
    </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>C9369-25-0783</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
        <p>Integrated Childrens Services</p>
      
      <p>Fishleigh Road</p>
      <p>Roundswell Business Park</p>
      <p>Barnstaple</p>
      <p>Devon</p>
      <p>EX31 3UD</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For full details of the role and a detailed person specification, please see attached Job Description.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For full details of the role and a detailed person specification, please see attached Job Description.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Must already hold or obtain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment</li>
        
        <li>GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above) OR Level 2 Key Skills / Functional Skills in Maths and English</li>
        
        <li>Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to diploma level or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of additional relevant health training eg. Eating disorders /Working with young people experience/ Eating disorder/Social Care.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Previous experience working in a range of different mental health care settings</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative</li>
        
        <li>Working with young people with challenging behaviour and complex health needs</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of a range of Mental Health presentations and medications</li>
        
        <li>An understanding of physical health problems which can impact on a persons mental health and monitoring of the same.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Must already hold or obtain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment</li>
          
          <li>GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above) OR Level 2 Key Skills / Functional Skills in Maths and English</li>
          
          <li>Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or qualification to diploma level or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of additional relevant health training eg. Eating disorders /Working with young people experience/ Eating disorder/Social Care.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous experience working in a range of different mental health care settings</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative</li>
          
          <li>Working with young people with challenging behaviour and complex health needs</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of a range of Mental Health presentations and medications</li>
          
          <li>An understanding of physical health problems which can impact on a persons mental health and monitoring of the same.</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Devon Partnership NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Integrated Childrens Services</p>
      
      <p>Fishleigh Road</p>
      <p>Roundswell Business Park</p>
      <p>Barnstaple</p>
      <p>Devon</p>
      <p>EX31 3UD</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
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        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Devon Partnership NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Integrated Childrens Services</p>
          
          <p>Fishleigh Road</p>
          <p>Roundswell Business Park</p>
          <p>Barnstaple</p>
          <p>Devon</p>
          <p>EX31 3UD</p>
        
      

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

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