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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p></p><p><strong>Are you committed to making a positive change and empowering service users to achieve a better quality of life?</strong></p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and caring individual to join our team within One Recovery Bucks, a drug and alcohol treatment and support service for people impacted by their own or someone else's use of alcohol or drugs.</p> <p>One Recovery Bucks is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Well-Being Practitioner (MHWP) to join our dynamic team. As a leading community drug and alcohol service provider, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to individuals dealing with substance use issues.</p> <p>Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you would provide high quality clinical interventions including prescribing for people with an opioid use disorder, alcohol detoxification and relapse prevention medication, health and wellbeing interventions and blood borne virus screening and vaccinations.</p> <p>Why Join us?</p> <p>Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of individuals dealing with substance use issues.Supportive and collaborative work environment that values professional development and growth.</p> <p>Contact us to discuss the benefits package offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><p>You'll be an essential part of our holistic care approach, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Reporting to the Principal Psychologist you'll contribute expertise in prescribing and high-quality care.</p>
<p>We prioritise staff growth, offering ongoing training and tailored professional development. This supportive environment encourages continuous learning in substance use treatment, prescribing practices, holistic care approaches and tackling health inequalities. This will support your professional advancement while delivering meaningful support to our service users.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p></p><p>Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT).</p> <p>Inclusion provides services across England that include advice, information, harm reduction interventions, recovery planning in conjunction with a range of pharmacological, psychosocial and structured treatment programs.</p> <p>We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by substance use, alcohol use, crime, mental health concerns or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide. We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can.</p> <p>We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users, is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support.Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>16 Rhagfyr 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        Per annum
      
    </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>301-IT-25-7673833</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>One Recovery Bucks Aylesbury</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>Aylesbury</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>HP20 1TZ</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p></p><p>Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:</p> <p>1. To deliver specified wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions, in line with best available evidence, under close supervision from a practitioner psychologist or CBT therapist including:a. Behavioural activation and graded exposureb. Teaching problem-solving skillsc. Improving sleepd. Recognising and managing emotionse. Guided self-helpf. Building confidenceg. Medication support</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p></p><p>Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:</p> <p>1. To deliver specified wellbeing-focused psychologically informed interventions, in line with best available evidence, under close supervision from a practitioner psychologist or CBT therapist including:a. Behavioural activation and graded exposureb. Teaching problem-solving skillsc. Improving sleepd. Recognising and managing emotionse. Guided self-helpf. Building confidenceg. Medication support</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A graduate certificate (Level 6) or postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working with people with mental health needs gained through a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training with significant supervised practice</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills Knowledge and Abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Commitment to team working and ability to work successfully in a team</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Trust working in a trauma informed way, promoting social inclusion and challenging stigma.</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A graduate certificate (Level 6) or postgraduate certificate (Level 7) delivering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioners (Adult Specialist Mental Health)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with people with mental health needs gained through a graduate certificate or postgraduate certificate training with significant supervised practice</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills Knowledge and Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Commitment to team working and ability to work successfully in a team</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate support for the values and beliefs of the Trust working in a trauma informed way, promoting social inclusion and challenging stigma.</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="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
    </p>
  


 
  
    
      
        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Inclusion</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>One Recovery Bucks Aylesbury</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>Aylesbury</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>HP20 1TZ</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Inclusion</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>One Recovery Bucks Aylesbury</p>
          <p></p>
          <p>Aylesbury</p>
          <p></p>
          <p>HP20 1TZ</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Mental Health Wellbeing Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p></p><p><strong>Are you looking for a unique position to grow your career and experience?</strong></p>
<p>We are pleased to offer a unique opportunity to join our<strong> Adult Mental Health Psychological Service </strong>as an <strong>Honorary Psychotherapist</strong>. This role is designed to support qualified psychodynamic psychotherapists in gaining valuable NHS experience and to contribute to the ongoing development of psychodynamic psychotherapy within specialist NHS mental health services.</p>
<p>As a team, we are committed to supporting psychodynamic practitioners in preparing for clinical work within the NHS and fostering the integration of psychoanalytic approaches into multidisciplinary mental health care.</p>
<p>You will be based at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury, working with the Buckinghamshire Psychological Therapies team-- a friendly, experienced group of psychological therapists, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists. The service is embedded within a vibrant NHS environment that includes adult and older adult mental health services, a primary care mental health team, the Early Intervention Service for psychosis, the crisis team, and the community mental health team.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><p>About the Role</p>
<ul>
<li>This is an unpaid honorary position, with flexible working arrangements available to accommodate other paid employment.</li>
<li>We ask for a minimum commitment of 2 patients per week, with an initial commitment of 6 months.</li>
<li>There may be opportunities to undertake psychotherapy assessments, depending on your experience and interest.</li>
<li>The role will be reviewed on a 6-monthly basis</li>
</ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p></p><p>Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.</p> <p>As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:<strong> "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"</strong></p> <p>Our values are:<strong> "Caring, safe and excellent"</strong></p>


      
        
  <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>
      Depending on experience
      
        Honorary / Unpaid role
      
    </p>
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-BM7574925</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>The Whiteleaf Centre</p>
      <p>Bierton Road</p>
      <p>Aylesbury</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>HP20 1EG</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p></p><p><strong>What you'll gain:</strong></p> <ul>  <li> <p>Hands-on experience working psychotherapeutically with individuals with complex and enduring mental health difficulties in an NHS setting.Close collaboration with a diverse team of senior psychotherapists, a medical psychotherapist, group analysts, and other professionals including clinical and counselling psychologists, family therapists, and multidisciplinary colleagues</p> </li>  <li> <p>Opportunities to observe and learn from other areas of the service, such as family therapy, pre-therapy groups, or the Complex Needs Service, depending on your interests and availability</p> </li>  <li> <p>Weekly supervision from a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist and access to weekly multidisciplinary team meetings</p> </li>  <li> <p>Enhanced clinical skills through reviewing patient histories, contributing to assessments, writing reports, and potentially conducting your own therapy assessments</p> </li>  <li> <p>Involvement in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development, including access to NHS training and workshops on topics such as sleep, neurodiversity, and more.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Who Should Apply</strong></p> <p>We welcome applications from individuals who have completed their training and obtained a qualification in Psychodynamic or Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (BPC or UKCP accredited CPJAC, CMP or UTC).</p> <p>Ideally, candidates will have prior experience working with complex presentations, given the specialist nature of our service. IT skills and the ability to work independently under supervision are also essential.</p> <p>What Were Looking For</p> <p>We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated, and trustworthy individuals who are:</p> <ul>  <li>Passionate about psychodynamic work within the NHS</li>  <li>Organised and reliable</li>  <li>Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team</li>  <li>Keen to contribute to a multidisciplinary clinical environment</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p></p><p><strong>What you'll gain:</strong></p> <ul>  <li> <p>Hands-on experience working psychotherapeutically with individuals with complex and enduring mental health difficulties in an NHS setting.Close collaboration with a diverse team of senior psychotherapists, a medical psychotherapist, group analysts, and other professionals including clinical and counselling psychologists, family therapists, and multidisciplinary colleagues</p> </li>  <li> <p>Opportunities to observe and learn from other areas of the service, such as family therapy, pre-therapy groups, or the Complex Needs Service, depending on your interests and availability</p> </li>  <li> <p>Weekly supervision from a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist and access to weekly multidisciplinary team meetings</p> </li>  <li> <p>Enhanced clinical skills through reviewing patient histories, contributing to assessments, writing reports, and potentially conducting your own therapy assessments</p> </li>  <li> <p>Involvement in audit, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development, including access to NHS training and workshops on topics such as sleep, neurodiversity, and more.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Who Should Apply</strong></p> <p>We welcome applications from individuals who have completed their training and obtained a qualification in Psychodynamic or Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (BPC or UKCP accredited CPJAC, CMP or UTC).</p> <p>Ideally, candidates will have prior experience working with complex presentations, given the specialist nature of our service. IT skills and the ability to work independently under supervision are also essential.</p> <p>What Were Looking For</p> <p>We are seeking enthusiastic, self-motivated, and trustworthy individuals who are:</p> <ul>  <li>Passionate about psychodynamic work within the NHS</li>  <li>Organised and reliable</li>  <li>Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team</li>  <li>Keen to contribute to a multidisciplinary clinical environment</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Question 1
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Do you hold qualification with BPC or UKCP accredited - CPJAC, CMP or UTC?</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Prior experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>This role is an volunteer role on an honorary contractual basis. Please confirm you are happy to continue on this basis.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Question 3
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Please tell us about a time you've worked with a client who had a complex presentation. How did you manage the case and what was the clinical outcome?</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Question 4
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Have you worked independently under supervision in your clinical work?</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Question 5
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Do you hold competent IT Skills?</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Question 1
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Do you hold qualification with BPC or UKCP accredited - CPJAC, CMP or UTC?</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Prior experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>This role is an volunteer role on an honorary contractual basis. Please confirm you are happy to continue on this basis.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Question 3
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Please tell us about a time you've worked with a client who had a complex presentation. How did you manage the case and what was the clinical outcome?</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Question 4
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Have you worked independently under supervision in your clinical work?</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Question 5
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Do you hold competent IT Skills?</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="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>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>The Whiteleaf Centre</p>
      <p>Bierton Road</p>
      <p>Aylesbury</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>HP20 1EG</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>The Whiteleaf Centre</p>
          <p>Bierton Road</p>
          <p>Aylesbury</p>
          <p></p>
          <p>HP20 1EG</p>
        
      

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

Qualified Honorary Psychotherapist (Un-Paid)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p></p><p><strong>Are you a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist seeking a new challenge?</strong></p> <p>A <strong>part-time </strong>opportunity has arisen for a<strong> Clinical or Counselling Psychologist</strong> to join the <strong>Bucks Early Intervention Service</strong> in a developmental role. We are looking for an enthusiastic and resourceful person who is able to work within a multi-disciplinary team both independently and with initiative. We are looking for a person who has the ability to provide specialist cognitive-behavioural therapy for psychosis and the ability to use their skills to support and motivate colleagues and clients.</p> <p>You will have experience of working alongside a range of other professionals to provide psychological advice and consultation regarding formulation and treatment.</p> <p>We welcome applications from newly or soon-to-be qualified clinical or counselling psychologists. Please note this role is <strong>part-time working 22.5 hours per week.</strong></p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><p>This role is crucial in ensuring that patients get timely access to high quality specialist psychological treatments within the Bucks Early Intervention Service. As part of the role, you will:</p> <ul>  <li>Provide psychological assessment and intervention for adults with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties presenting in the Early Intervention Service and their families in outpatient, community and inpatient settings as required. This may include the use of digital technology.</li>  <li>Supervise and support the psychological assessment and interventions provided by assistant and trainee psychologists and other clinical members of the team who provide psychologically based care and treatment, dependent on experience.</li>  <li>Provide ad hoc advice, consultation and supervision on clients' psychological care to colleagues and other professionals as delegated by the Principal Clinical Psychologist.</li>  <li>Work towards the standards, duties and responsibilities expected of a band 8a Clinical/Counselling Psychologist, which, if achieved in line with developmental reviews, will lead to an opportunity for promotion to band 8a.</li> </ul> <p>You will excel at working autonomously, managing a caseload and taking responsibility for the governance of your psychological practice within a multidisciplinary team. You will be familiar with utilising research skills for audit, policy and service development.</p>



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


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>18 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 £62,682 a year
      
        per annum | pro-rata
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-BM7640332</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>The Whiteleaf Centre</p>
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    <p></p><p>We offer excellent supervision, CPD and training opportunities to support the role and individual career progression, and have excellent links with the Oxford Centre for Psychological Health that includes Oxford Centre for Cognitive Therapy (OCTC) and Oxford Institute for Clinical Psychology Training and Research, which is hosted by the Trust. We actively encourage innovation and research with opportunities for collaborations with University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry and Department of Experimental Psychology.</p> <p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p> <p>The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.</p> <p>We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.</p> <p>Please note the Job Descriptions are subject to AFC Banding Evaluation. Please note if you are based outside of the UK you will need to hold HCPC registration in order to be considered for this role.</p>
  

  
    
      
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Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Developmental Role)

<p><strong>Clinical Psychologist - Private Mental Health Organisation</strong></p><p>We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary inpatient service within a <strong>private mental health organisation based in Hertfordshire</strong>. The service operates across <strong>two sites</strong>, providing care for <strong>adults</strong> at one site and <strong>children and young people</strong> at the other. The post holder may work with one or both services, depending on experience and service need.</p><p>You will provide high-quality psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based interventions for individuals with complex mental health needs.</p><p><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver individual and group psychological therapies.</li><li>Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and formulations.</li><li>Contribute to care planning and MDT reviews.</li><li>Support service development, audit, and outcome evaluation.</li><li>Provide consultation, supervision, and training to staff as appropriate.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and HCPC registration.</li><li>Experience working with complex mental health presentations (adult and/or CYP).</li><li>Strong multidisciplinary team working and communication skills.</li><li>Commitment to recovery-focused and trauma-informed care.</li></ul>

Clinical Psychologist

<p><strong>Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child s Life</strong></p><p><strong>Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer Bedford and Surrounding Areas</strong><br> <strong>Location:</strong> Bedford and surrounding areas<br> <strong>Salary:</strong> £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances)<br> <strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-time Self-employed</p><p><strong>Is it Time to Use Your Psychology Skills Differently?</strong></p><p>Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, young people in Bedford Borough are living in residential care and need someone who can help them take the next step into a stable home where they can heal and thrive.</p><p>If you have experience as a Psychologist, supporting children or young people through emotional, behavioural, or mental health challenges, you already have skills that could change a child s future. This role is not about providing a bed. It is about offering consistency, understanding, and the belief that life can get better.</p><p>As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team.</p><p><strong>Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering?</strong></p><p>This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust, resilience, and independence.</p><p>This role offers you the chance to transform a child s life while experiencing something life-changing yourself.</p><p><strong>What You Will Receive as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer</strong></p><ul> <li>£62,000 per year plus £1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdays</li><li>Up to 28 days respite each year</li><li>Specialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development</li><li>Clinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours support</li><li>Peer support networks, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation model</li><li>Membership of The Fostering Network</li><li>Be part of a local fostering team that knows and values its carers</li></ul> <p><strong>Could This Be You?</strong></p><p>We are looking for individuals or couples who:</p><ul> <li>Live in Bedford or the surrounding area</li><li>Can offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young person</li><li>Have experience supporting children or young people with emotional, behavioural, or psychological needs</li><li>Are resilient, nurturing, and open to learning</li><li>Can provide full-time care (at least one person at home if applying as a couple)</li><li>Ideally, you will have no children under 12 living at home. Exceptions may apply depending on the child s needs.</li></ul> <p>Please note fostering requires you to register as self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax affairs and maintaining the necessary records related to the role.</p><p><strong>Is it Time for a Change?</strong></p><p>This is your opportunity to use your psychology skills in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself.</p><p>Apply now to speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.</p>

Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer - Psychologist

<p>Are you an experienced Mental Health Nurse wanting to work in an environment where kindness and teamwork is integral? Where you'll be invested in, with opportunities to develop and grow your career to achieve your goals? Then join the team at Chadwick Lodge in Milton Keynes and come and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. </p> <p>As an experienced Mental Health Nurse from the NHS or private sector in the UK, you can join a multidisciplinary team that works well together to change lives for the better as you develop specialist skills and make a real difference for some of the most vulnerable people in society. Your career at Elysium will be rewarding and fulfilled, where you can take pride in knowing that you've made a difference. While you're caring for service users, improving their lives and looking out for your colleagues, we'll be looking after you. With Wellbeing support and activities to support your mental health, a range of benefits that can save you money and make a difference, and development to nurture your career. </p> <p><strong>What you will be doing</strong></p> <p>As a qualified Mental Health Nurse (RMN), you will ensure service users with range of Mental health conditions in this medium and low secure service receive high-quality care, while also supporting your colleagues and promoting positive teamwork.</p> <p>The wards are busy, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated, and a good amount of routine and variety. Your day-to-day will include: </p> <ul> <li>Providing high-quality, effective and compassionate nursing care to service users</li><li>Being responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care</li><li>Providing mentorship and support to team members</li><li>Observing, recording and reporting all service user changes, and maintaining accurate records of care provided</li></ul> <p><strong>Skills and knowledge you will have:</strong></p> <ul> <li>A relevant nursing qualification</li><li>At least 3 years post qualification experience</li><li>NMC registration</li><li>Strong team-working skills</li><li>A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach</li><li>A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate</li><li>A commitment to high-quality care and to values and evidence-based practice</li></ul> <p><strong>Where you will be working:</strong></p> <p><strong>Location</strong>:Chadwick Drive (off Saxon Street), Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LS</p> <p>You will be working at Chadwick Lodge and Eaglestone View, a medium and low secure services providing specialist treatment programmes for service users who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and have a history of offending behaviour.</p> <p>The service offer a broad spectrum of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, involving service users at every stage. The hospital's consultant-led multidisciplinary team has a wealth of clinical and research experience in forensic psychiatry. All programmes are designed to reduce the risk of re-offending and to maximise the potential and enhance the quality of life of each service users.</p> <p>Chadwick Lodge secure services care for service users with complex and enduring mental illness who need to achieve stability in order to benefit from multidisciplinary interventions, helping them move on to community settings whenever possible</p> <p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p> <p>At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:</p> <ul> <li>Annual base salary of £35,217</li><li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.</li><li>Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals</li><li>Access to our Rewards &amp; Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!</li><li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance</li><li>Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts</li><li>Life Assurance, for added peace of mind</li><li>Stream - instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.</li><li>24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be</li><li>Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time</li><li>Pension contribution, to help secure your future</li><li>Free/subsidised meals and onsite free parking</li></ul> <p>There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.</p> <p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p> <p>You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. </p> <p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. </p> <p>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.</p>

Mental Health Nurse

<p><strong>School Mental Health Assistant - Education and Training - Milton Keynes</strong><br> <strong>School Mental Health Assistant - Education and Training - School Mental Health Assistant - Milton Keynes</strong></p><p>Are you an aspiring Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or mental health practitioner?</p><p>This role is available <strong>to start ASAP or from April</strong>  click apply for full job details</p>

School Mental Health Assistant

<p><strong>School Counsellor - Secondary School - Brent - ASAP Start - Full-Time</strong></p><p>Are you a qualified or trainee School Counsellor, Psychotherapist, or Mental Health Practitioner looking to make a meaningful difference in a secondary school setting?<br> Are you compassionate, reflective, and passionate about supporting young people's emotional wellbeing?</p><p>Tradewind Recruitment is working with welcoming and well-regarded secondary schools in <strong>Brent</strong> that are seeking a <strong>School Counsellor</strong> to join their pastoral and wellbeing teams on a <strong>full-time, long-term basis</strong>, starting <strong>ASAP</strong>. This is an excellent opportunity to support students' mental health and emotional development within a supportive school environment.</p><br><br>School Counsellor - Role Overview<br><br><p>As a School Counsellor, you will play a vital role in promoting student wellbeing and supporting positive mental health across KS3 and KS4. Your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li><p>Providing one-to-one counselling sessions to students experiencing emotional, social, or behavioural difficulties</p></li><li><p>Supporting students with issues such as anxiety, low mood, self-esteem, friendship difficulties, and family challenges</p></li><li><p>Maintaining accurate and confidential records in line with safeguarding and data protection guidelines</p></li><li><p>Working closely with pastoral staff, SENCOs, safeguarding leads, and external agencies</p></li><li><p>Supporting early intervention and preventative mental health strategies</p></li><li><p>Contributing to a whole-school approach to wellbeing and emotional resilience</p></li><li><p>Attending relevant meetings, reviews, and supervision sessions</p></li><li><p>Upholding safeguarding responsibilities and following school policies at all times</p></li></ul><br><br>Requirements<br><br><ul><li><p>A recognised qualification in Counselling, Psychotherapy, or a related mental health field</p></li><li><p>Experience working with children or young people (ideally in a school or educational setting)</p></li><li><p>A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures</p></li><li><p>Ability to build trust and rapport with students from diverse backgrounds</p></li><li><p>A calm, empathetic, and professional approach</p></li><li><p>Strong communication and organisational skills</p></li><li><p>An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)</p></li></ul><br><br>What's on Offer<br><br><ul><li><p>A supportive and inclusive secondary school in Brent</p></li><li><p>Full-time role: Monday to Friday, term-time only</p></li><li><p>Competitive daily rate based on experience and qualifications</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to make a real impact on young people's lives</p></li><li><p>Ongoing professional development and supervision</p></li><li><p>Potential for a long-term or permanent position</p></li></ul><br><br>How to Apply<br><br><p>If you're a School Counsellor or mental health professional looking to work in a secondary school environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this <strong>School Counsellor role in Brent</strong>, starting ASAP.</p><p>For more information, please contact <strong>Elizabeth Topley</strong> by emailing <strong>(url removed)</strong> or calling <strong>(phone number removed) (option 3)</strong>.</p>

School Counsellor

<p><strong>School Mental Health Assistant - Education and Training - Hemel Hempstead</strong><br> <strong>School Mental Health Assistant - Education and Training - School Mental Health Assistant - Hemel Hempstead</strong></p><p>Are you an aspiring Educational Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, or mental health practitioner?</p><p>This role is available <strong>to start ASAP or from April</strong>.</p><p>Do you have a passion for supporting children with special educational needs and social, emotional, or mental health challenges?</p><p>Are you a recent graduate-or soon to graduate-looking to gain hands-on experience working with students with additional needs?</p><p>We are seeking a <strong>School Mental Health Assistant</strong> to join a specialist SEND school in <strong>Milton Keynes</strong>. The school is keen to welcome graduates in <strong>Psychology, Criminology, or related fields</strong>, particularly those with aspirations toward Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy, or wider mental health roles.</p><p>If you are enthusiastic, resilient, and motivated to make a positive difference, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. Previous experience working with children in any setting is beneficial, but the school places equal value on your passion, attitude, and commitment to supporting vulnerable learners.</p><p>Pupils present with a range of needs, including <strong>SEMH</strong>, <strong>autism</strong>, and <strong>behavioural difficulties</strong>. For this reason, the school is looking for individuals who can commit for a minimum of 12 months to provide the consistency and stability their learners rely on.</p><p>Interviews are taking place now, so early applications are encouraged.</p><p>This is an excellent role for anyone seeking experience as a <strong>Teaching Assistant</strong>, <strong>Learning Support Assistant</strong>, or in any support capacity within the education and SEND sectors.</p><p><strong>School Mental Health Assistant - Education and Training - Hemel Hempstead</strong><br> <strong>School Mental Health Assistant - Hemel Hempstead</strong></p>

<p><strong>Cognitive Behavioural Therapist / High Intensity Therapist - HMP The Mount </strong></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Hertfordshire</p><p><strong>Salary: </strong>£43,742</p><p><strong>Vacancy Type:</strong> Permanent</p><p><strong>Advertising End Date:</strong> 13th February 2026</p><p>Are you a dedicated, compassionate therapist who's passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based care?</p><p>We're looking for a High Intensity Therapist/ Cognitive Behavioural Therapist to join our dynamic service and make a real impact in the lives of adults from diverse backgrounds.</p><p>In this pivotal role, you'll work both face-to-face and through therapeutic groups, offering interventions that follow IAPT guidance. You'll be assessing service users for suitability, delivering high-intensity treatments, and ensuring everyone you support receives the right care at the right time.</p><p>You'll also play a key role in supporting the wider team. This includes line managing Senior PWPs, providing case management and clinical supervision, and working closely with leadership to help shape and strengthen the service.</p><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Delivering high-intensity, evidence-based psychological interventions</li><li>Assessing suitability for treatment and supporting patient care pathways</li><li>Providing line management, case management, and clinical supervision</li><li>Working collaboratively across locations and partner agencies</li><li>Acting as the senior on-site representative when required</li></ul><p><strong>Who we're looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>A qualified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist accredited with the BABCP, or actively working towards accreditation</li><li>A flexible, team-focused professional who adapts to service needs</li><li>Someone committed to equal opportunities and culturally sensitive practice</li><li>A confident clinician able to take on leadership responsibilities</li><li>A collaborator who builds strong, trusted relationships with colleagues and partners</li></ul><p>If you're ready to bring your expertise, energy, and compassion to a service that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Please see attached Job Description for full details</strong></p><p>All prison-based roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and HMPPS security vetting. These checks can take up to 5 months to complete. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of both checks.</p><p>Please note if you have lived overseas within the last 5 years then checks may take longer.</p><p><strong>About Us</strong></p><p><strong>We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.</strong></p><p>We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits:</p><ul><li>Flexible working</li><li>Training and development opportunities</li><li>Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)</li><li>Season Ticket Loan Scheme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Crisis Loan Scheme</li><li>Electric Car Scheme</li><li>3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)</li><li>Access to Blue Light Card</li><li>25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays</li><li>Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter</li><li>Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)</li><li>Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)</li></ul><p><strong>Diversity at Forward Trust</strong></p><p>The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences. This includes those with 'Lived Experience' of addiction, offending, or homelessness.</p><p>When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio-economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.</p><p><strong>Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work</strong></p><p>We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.</p><p>If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the 'Eligibility to Work in the UK' requirements.</p><p><strong>To Apply </strong></p><p>If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.</p>

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