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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and committed candidate to apply for this Band 7 post, or a Band 6 developmental post with the opportunity to become a Band 7 within a supported structure. Responsibilities would be adjusted accordingly. The move to a Band 7 post would be upon completion of required competencies as agreed and reviewed with managers.</p><p>Leicester Partnership NHS Trust is now a large provider of Community Health, Mental Health and Learning Disability services, serving a population of approximately 1 million people across Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland.</p><p>We are advertising for a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist to join our large team of Psychological Professions, working in a strong multi-disciplinary setting delivering services for young people and their families / carers in Leicestershire.</p><p>We are a large multi-disciplinary service of over 200 professional staff. Our CAMHS service is comprehensive and, in addition to the City and County Outpatient teams, has specialist teams for inpatient adolescent services, learning disabilities, primary mental health services, children and young people with eating disorders, Crisis services, looked after and adopted children, young offenders and homeless children and paediatric psychology.</p><p><strong>For more details, please click 'Apply for this job'.</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To work as a Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist as part of psychological therapy and psychology services within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and care pathways.</p><p>To provide a comprehensive, highly specialist cognitive behavioural psychotherapy service to young people with complex problems for which CBT is evidenced to be clinically effective.

This includes working with children and adolescents who may present with severe and treatment resistant disorders with co-existing conditions.</p><p>To use a broad theoretical knowledge base to provide specialist cognitive behavioural assessments and formulations that inform highly skilled CBT interventions.</p><p>To work as a highly skilled autonomous practitioner, managing a caseload under clinical and case management supervision. To offer consultation and guidance to other mental health professionals, other treatment pathways and community colleagues.</p><p>To contribute to the ongoing development of CBT practice taking into account advances in treatment, theory and research.</p><p>This post requires in-person attendance at clinics, meetings, assessments and liaison with other professionals, which could include attending MDT meetings, for example Strat meetings, child in need and more. The team can offer some hybrid working, this would be in accordance with LPT's flexible working agreement.</p><p><strong>Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 December 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
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      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>005395</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>The Valentine Centre</p>
      <p>Gorse Hill Hospital</p>
      <p>Leicester</p>
      <p>Leicestershire</p>
      <p>LE7 7GX</p>
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    <p>If you like what you've read and would like more information on the duties and responsibilities of this role, please click onto “Apply for this job” and you will be re-directed to our vacancies page where you can review the job description and person specification.</p>

  

  
    
      
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          Qualifications
        
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        <li>Please review the attached job description and person specification. This document outlines the full range of criteria that are required for the role. In your application, you can state how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.</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>Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>The Valentine Centre</p>
      <p>Gorse Hill Hospital</p>
      <p>Leicester</p>
      <p>Leicestershire</p>
      <p>LE7 7GX</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust</p>
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          <p>The Valentine Centre</p>
          <p>Gorse Hill Hospital</p>
          <p>Leicester</p>
          <p>Leicestershire</p>
          <p>LE7 7GX</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Band 6/7 Specialist Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are You a Family Therapist Who Wants to Make a Difference to Offender Care Across Coventry and Warwickshire?</strong></p> <p><strong>Come and Join Our Growing Forensic CMHT</strong></p> <p>We are looking to recruit a Systemic Family Therapist, to support our service users, their families/carers and professional teams.</p> <p><strong>Location</strong>: Across Coventry &amp; Warwickshire </p> <p><strong>Contract</strong>: Fixed Term for 20 months</p> <p><strong>Hours:</strong> 1 WTE</p> <p>Exciting investment at<strong>Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT)</strong>allows us to expand our existing<strong>Forensic Community Mental Health Team</strong>. This ambitious,<strong>2-year project</strong> is backed by significant funding and is focused on transforming mental health services for people who are a risk to others. Systemic Family Therapy is an integral intervention for our service users, and we are excited to pilot the provision in the service.</p> <p>What We're Working On:</p> <ul>  <li><strong>Setting up a dedicated clinic space</strong>within a local remand prison</li>  <li><strong>Improving the transition pathway</strong>from secure care to community services</li>  <li><strong>Embedding forensic specialists</strong>into each Community Mental Health Team (CMHT)</li>  <li><strong>Providing consultation and formulationsupport</strong>to staff and services</li>  <li><strong>Creating a co-production forum</strong>for collaborative service development</li>  <li><strong>Offering targeted therapeutic interventions</strong>in the community</li>  <li><strong>Delivering comprehensive forensic training</strong>for all CWPT staff</li>  <li><strong>Leading researchon community forensic services</strong> to shape future care</li> </ul>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><strong>About You</strong></p> <p>We are seeking a therapist who can draw upon highly developed theoretical and practice knowledge in Systemic Psychotherapy gained from a master's or equivalent entry requirements utilising extensive specialist knowledge from qualifications in more than one discipline</p> <p> A first post- graduate qualification in appropriate mental health/ social welfare profession e.g. social worker/ nurse/ psychologist or AFT agreed equivalent plus</p> <p> A Master's qualification in Systemic Psychotherapy or AFT accredited equivalent (usually 4 years academic study, assessed clinical training &amp; supervised practice including the full range of models within systemic practice and life span development).</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>What We Offer:</p> <ul>  <li>A <strong>supportive and enthusiastic work environment </strong>with a focus on growth</li>  <li><strong>Weekly team supervision </strong>to ensure ongoing professional development</li>  <li><strong>Generous opportunities for CPD</strong>, tailored to your interests and career goals</li>  <li>Roles that <strong>match your skills and strengths</strong>, ensuring you thrive in your position</li>  <li>A chance to be part of a <strong>transformative project </strong>that will shape the future of forensic mental health services</li> </ul> <p>At CWPT, we're committed to nurturing a team of motivated and compassionate professionals who can make a real impact in the lives of those with complex mental health needs. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge, we'd love to hear from you and discuss how you can contribute to this innovative project.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>21 November 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        per annum pro rata
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>20 months</p>
  

  
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>444-7598963-MH</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Swanswell point</p>
      <p>stoney stanton road</p>
      <p>Coventry</p>
            <p>CV1 4FS</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>1. A registered systemic psychotherapist, providing specialist systemic psychotherapy services to service users, their families and carers.</p>  <p>2. To provide consultation to the professional network bringing a systemic perspective to all aspects of the work of the community team.</p>  <p>3. Work autonomously and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing generic and specialist systemic psychotherapy assessments, therapy, care planning and interventions.</p>  <p>4. Carry a core work caseload</p>  <p>5. Provide specialist advice and consultation on systemic formulations and practice to colleagues and partner organisations.</p>  <p>6. Identify, analyse and interpret complex clinical facts using well developed interpersonal and communication skills to communicate highly sensitive condition related information and potentially distressing decisions to clients and colleagues in contexts of challenging behaviour and potentially high emotive atmosphere, working in emotionally demanding environments and/ or difficult working conditions.</p> <p><strong>Interested?</strong> Reach out today to learn more or ask any questions you may have about the roles and the team. Please contact Dr Elizabeth Fitzmaurice (Consultant Forensic Psychologist) at <a href="mailto:elizabeth.fitzmaurice@covwarkpt.nhs.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.fitzmaurice@covwarkpt.nhs.uk</a></p> <p>Please see attached job description for full details of this role.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>1. A registered systemic psychotherapist, providing specialist systemic psychotherapy services to service users, their families and carers.</p>  <p>2. To provide consultation to the professional network bringing a systemic perspective to all aspects of the work of the community team.</p>  <p>3. Work autonomously and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing generic and specialist systemic psychotherapy assessments, therapy, care planning and interventions.</p>  <p>4. Carry a core work caseload</p>  <p>5. Provide specialist advice and consultation on systemic formulations and practice to colleagues and partner organisations.</p>  <p>6. Identify, analyse and interpret complex clinical facts using well developed interpersonal and communication skills to communicate highly sensitive condition related information and potentially distressing decisions to clients and colleagues in contexts of challenging behaviour and potentially high emotive atmosphere, working in emotionally demanding environments and/ or difficult working conditions.</p> <p><strong>Interested?</strong> Reach out today to learn more or ask any questions you may have about the roles and the team. Please contact Dr Elizabeth Fitzmaurice (Consultant Forensic Psychologist) at <a href="mailto:elizabeth.fitzmaurice@covwarkpt.nhs.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.fitzmaurice@covwarkpt.nhs.uk</a></p> <p>Please see attached job description for full details of this role.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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        <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist psychological assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in relation to the client group.</li>
        
        <li>Skills in applying this knowledge.</li>
        
        <li>Well developed communication skills, suitable to the specialty.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client group and the legal context. Evidence of continuing professional development.</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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        <li>Experience of working with adults and/or young people experiencing mental health difficulties.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with a range of clients, presenting a range of clinical severity and maintenance of professionalism in challenging circumstances.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of tailoring psychological assessment and intervention to individual needs.</li>
        
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          <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of highly specialist psychological assessment methods and therapeutic approaches in relation to the client group.</li>
          
          <li>Skills in applying this knowledge.</li>
          
          <li>Well developed communication skills, suitable to the specialty.</li>
          
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          <li>Experience of working with adults and/or young people experiencing mental health difficulties.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with a range of clients, presenting a range of clinical severity and maintenance of professionalism in challenging circumstances.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of tailoring psychological assessment and intervention to individual 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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      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
      
    
    
      
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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>Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust</p>
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      <p>Swanswell point</p>
      <p>stoney stanton road</p>
      <p>Coventry</p>
            <p>CV1 4FS</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <p>Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Swanswell point</p>
          <p>stoney stanton road</p>
          <p>Coventry</p>
                    <p>CV1 4FS</p>
        
      

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

Specialist Family and systemic Psychotherapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity as an experienced Counsellor to work in a busy regional Oncology Centre?</strong></p>
<p>An opportunity has arisen for an accredited counsellor to join the Oncology Team at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire. We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative individual who would like to work alongside MDT colleagues in supporting patients with a cancer diagnosis and their families and carers.</p>
<p>The team serves a busy acute hospital working within the Arden Cancer Centre and a wider range of nurses, medics and allied professional supporting cancer patients.</p>
<p>There'sopportunity to gain experience in a wide range of cancer conditions and cutting edge treatments, working with inpatients and outpatients. You will be working alongside the service lead and part of a wider psychology team across the trust with excellent support provided for your development. We also have excellent administrative support for the team.</p>
<p><em><strong>This position is for a band 6 counsellor, 22.5 hours per week.</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.</strong></em></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To ensure the systematic provision of a high quality counselling service to patients diagnosed with and treated for cancer, and their families under the care of the Arden Centre at UHCW. To manage own caseload and work autonomously within professional guidelines, exercising clinical responsibility, and implementing changes where necessary. To participate as a member of the Oncology (and where appropriate Haematology) Psychological Service team and to work co-operatively with multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve service goals.</p>
<p>To ensure the systematic provision of the psychological service, including the responsibility to prioritise work appropriately.</p>
<p>To use self-report measures, rating scales, direct and semi-structured interviews with patients, family members and others involved in the client's care.</p>
<p>To formulate and make decisions about treatment options taking into account both theoretical and therapeutic models and highly complex factors that have shaped the individual or family</p>
<p><em><strong>Interviews will take place in person at UHCW on 15th and 16th January 2026</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>Please note this post will require onsite working with little or no opportunity for remote working</strong></em></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as 'good' by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.</p> <p>We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.</p> <p>Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.</p> <p>We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellencedesignated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award.Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry &amp; Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)</p> <p>By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.</p> <p>The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.</p>


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

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

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

  

  
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  <p>218-AHP-B6-7653869</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire</p>
      <p>Clifford Bridge Road</p>
      <p>Coventry</p>
            <p>CV2 2DX</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Communication:</strong></p>
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<li>To communicate with patients in a skilled and sensitive manner, information about the psychological aspects of their care and therapy, and to monitor therapy progress. To communicate sensitive information where the recipient may be hostile, antagonistic or highly emotional</li>
<li>To elicit highly sensitive information, sometimes through interpreters or advocates, where there is need for reassurance, empathy and to work collaboratively and respectfully with the patient</li>
<li>To communicate effectively with service users, carers, groups, colleagues, managers and workers from other agencies using a variety of means such as verbal, written and electronic communication (e.g. email, databases).</li>
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<p><strong>Analytical and Judgemental Skills/ Freedom to Act</strong></p>
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<li>To conduct initial assessments of people presenting with multiple and complex issues related to their cancer and to consider the most appropriate therapy intervention, including, where appropriate, referring on to other services. To be able to clinically explain these decisions in team meetings or supervision</li>
<li>To work independently with patients within policies and codes of conduct</li>
<li>To participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision, working at all times within professional guidelines and adhering to standards set out by their professional regulatory body e.g. BACP, UKCP.</li>
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<p><em><strong>Please see the full job description and person specification document for further details.</strong></em></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p><strong>Communication:</strong></p>
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<li>To communicate with patients in a skilled and sensitive manner, information about the psychological aspects of their care and therapy, and to monitor therapy progress. To communicate sensitive information where the recipient may be hostile, antagonistic or highly emotional</li>
<li>To elicit highly sensitive information, sometimes through interpreters or advocates, where there is need for reassurance, empathy and to work collaboratively and respectfully with the patient</li>
<li>To communicate effectively with service users, carers, groups, colleagues, managers and workers from other agencies using a variety of means such as verbal, written and electronic communication (e.g. email, databases).</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Analytical and Judgemental Skills/ Freedom to Act</strong></p>
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<li>To conduct initial assessments of people presenting with multiple and complex issues related to their cancer and to consider the most appropriate therapy intervention, including, where appropriate, referring on to other services. To be able to clinically explain these decisions in team meetings or supervision</li>
<li>To work independently with patients within policies and codes of conduct</li>
<li>To participate in regular clinical and managerial supervision, working at all times within professional guidelines and adhering to standards set out by their professional regulatory body e.g. BACP, UKCP.</li>
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    <p>University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust</p>
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Counsellor in Oncology

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE</strong></p> <p><strong>+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE</strong></p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Gartree a Category B prison, based in Leicestershire. The site supports males ages 21+ with a high proportion on patients aged over 40. Within this role you will have a fantastic opportunity to develop the Psychology services on site working along side the experienced integrated mental health team including an established Psychotherapist.&nbsp;This role would be suit an&nbsp;experienced Psychologist who is familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and historic trauma. Suitable applicants must be familiar with&nbsp;trauma informed approaches and enjoy working as part of a team.</p> <p><strong>Hours</strong></p> 3 days a week between Monday to Friday on site <p><strong>Salary</strong> </p> <p>This is part time role working 22.5 hours per week, offering an annual salary of up to £67,340 per annum FTE depending on experience</p> <p><strong>How will we support you?</strong> </p> <ul>  <li>Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course </li>  <li>Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs</li>  <li>Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team</li>  <li>Support with ISW training</li>  <li>Post-doctoral training- supervision</li>  <li>EMDR training after successful completion of 6 month probation period</li> </ul> <strong>Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks</strong>



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  <p>As a qualified, HCPC registered Psychologist, your responsibilities will vary. You will</p> <ul>  <li>Offer clinical support and oversight to the Integrated Mental Health Team (IMHT) in the form of training, supervision and reflective practice</li>  <li>Undertake psychological assessments&nbsp;and support complex multi-disciplinary formulations</li>  <li>Deliver&nbsp;and oversee the delivery of 1:1&nbsp;&nbsp;psychological interventions and group intervention as part of the Trauma Informed 'Making Sense' Programme</li>  <li>Deliver teaching and training to healthcare and prison staff where required</li>  <li>Contribute to the development of audit, service evaluation and research profile as appropriate</li> </ul> <p><strong>It doesnt stop there we also offer:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Discounts on shopping and leisure activities</li>  <li>Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development</li>  <li>24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it</li>  <li>Free use of gym</li>  <li>Free on site parking</li> </ul> <p></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated, we act with integrity, we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together.</p> <p>We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.</p> <p><strong>Qualifications required</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Qualified clinical, counselling or forensic psychologist&nbsp;</li>  <li>Registered with the HCPC</li>  <li>Postgraduate qualification/training in at least one specific mode of psychological therapy relevant to people with severe and long standing mental health difficulties </li>  <li>Experience of providing evidence based psychological interventions</li>  <li>Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams and work with trauma informed practice </li> </ul> <p>Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.</p>


      
        
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  <p>19 November 2025</p>

  
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      £65,268 to £67,340 a year
      
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      <p>HMP Gartree</p>
      <p>Gallow Field Rd</p>
      <p>Market Harborough</p>
      <p>Leicestershire </p>
      <p>LE16 7RP</p>
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    <p><strong>UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE</strong></p> <p><strong>+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE</strong></p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Gartree a Category B prison, based in Leicestershire. The site supports males ages 21+ with a high proportion on patients aged over 40. Within this role you will have a fantastic opportunity to develop the Psychology services on site working along side the experienced integrated mental health team including an established Psychotherapist.&nbsp;This role would be suit an&nbsp;experienced Psychologist who is familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and historic trauma. Suitable applicants must be familiar with&nbsp;trauma informed approaches and enjoy working as part of a team.</p> <p><strong>Hours</strong></p> 3 days a week between Monday to Friday on site <p><strong>Salary</strong> </p> <p>This is part time role working 22.5 hours per week, offering an annual salary of up to £67,340 per annum FTE depending on experience</p> <p><strong>How will we support you?</strong> </p> <ul>  <li>Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course </li>  <li>Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs</li>  <li>Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team</li>  <li>Support with ISW training</li>  <li>Post-doctoral training- supervision</li>  <li>EMDR training after successful completion of 6 month probation period</li> </ul> <strong>Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks</strong>
  

  
    
      
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      <p><strong>UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE</strong></p> <p><strong>+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE</strong></p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join our integrated Mental Healthcare team at HMP Gartree a Category B prison, based in Leicestershire. The site supports males ages 21+ with a high proportion on patients aged over 40. Within this role you will have a fantastic opportunity to develop the Psychology services on site working along side the experienced integrated mental health team including an established Psychotherapist.&nbsp;This role would be suit an&nbsp;experienced Psychologist who is familiar with adult mental health presentations, neurodiversity and historic trauma. Suitable applicants must be familiar with&nbsp;trauma informed approaches and enjoy working as part of a team.</p> <p><strong>Hours</strong></p> 3 days a week between Monday to Friday on site <p><strong>Salary</strong> </p> <p>This is part time role working 22.5 hours per week, offering an annual salary of up to £67,340 per annum FTE depending on experience</p> <p><strong>How will we support you?</strong> </p> <ul>  <li>Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course </li>  <li>Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs</li>  <li>Support from the wider Psychological Therapies team</li>  <li>Support with ISW training</li>  <li>Post-doctoral training- supervision</li>  <li>EMDR training after successful completion of 6 month probation period</li> </ul> <strong>Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks</strong>
    
  


      
  
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    <p>Practice Plus Group</p>
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      <p>HMP Gartree</p>
      <p>Gallow Field Rd</p>
      <p>Market Harborough</p>
      <p>Leicestershire </p>
      <p>LE16 7RP</p>
    
  

  
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Senior Psychologist

<p><strong>Are you a 2024 or 2025 grad looking to start your first full-time counselling position?</strong></p><p><strong>Are you looking to join a supportive company that will give you further training to develop your career?</strong></p><p>Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our Client who are a trusted health and wellbeing network who have been making a positive difference in over 15 million lives. Our client offers the most comprehensive employee assistance programme on the market, giving 24/7 caring and compassionate support services to employers from organisations of all sizes, across the private, public and non-profit sector, to business partners, individual users, employees and their family members.</p><p>We are looking for professional, hard-working graduates with strong communication, high levels of computer literacy and high levels of organisational ability with a desire to make a difference to people's lives.</p><ul><li><strong>Start date - March </strong></li></ul><p>This is an incredible opportunity to join the industry leading EAP and OH provider &amp; Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work' organisation and gain further paid training to gain relevant skills for an EAP! The 6-month graduate scheme will provide you extensive training and development throughout, before you move into a full-time Wellbeing Counsellor role.</p><p><strong>This 6-month full time graduate scheme will develop your skills in areas such as:</strong></p><ul><li>Digital Counselling</li><li>Telephone Counselling</li><li>Solution Focused Counselling</li><li>Risk Assessment and Managing Risk</li><li>Safeguarding Training</li><li>Online CBT</li><li>Online Counselling</li><li>Case Management</li></ul><p><strong>It is essential that you have the following:</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum diploma level 4 in Counselling &amp; minimum of 100 counselling hours</li><li>To be a member of the BACP</li></ul><p><strong>Employee Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>BACP (or equivalent) membership and accreditation paid for</li><li>BACP CBD Hub</li><li>Up to 60 per month for supervision</li><li>Inhouse supervision</li><li>Monthly incentives such as weekends away!</li><li>Supervision</li><li>25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (plus an additional 2 days after 2 years service)</li><li>Birthday Off/Mental Health Day</li><li>Profit Share Scheme</li><li>Perkbox (staff discount scheme)</li><li>Christmas bonus after 3 years of service</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme</li><li>Fab Fridays- dress down &amp; free treats</li><li>Allied Pride Network</li><li>Social events throughout the year</li><li>Free breakfast on Mondays</li><li>Fresh fruit delivered to the office each week</li><li>Free annual flu vaccine</li><li>Private health insurance after 5 years service</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Discounted eye test</li><li>Discounted glasses/contact lenses prescription</li></ul><p><strong>P46586LSR9</strong></p><p><strong>INDMANJ</strong></p>

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