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<p><strong>Occupational Health Advisor – Peripatetic, Darlington</strong></p><p><strong>Empower Health. Elevate Wellbeing. Work Flexibly.</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced&nbsp;<strong>Occupational Health Advisor</strong>&nbsp;looking for a role that offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to make a real difference? Join&nbsp;<strong>PAM Group</strong>, a leading provider of Occupational Health services across the UK, supporting some of the nation’s most recognisable brands and local authorities.</p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver high-quality OH services from the comfort of your home, with occasional travel to client sites. You’ll be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><ul>	<li>Deliver a full range of&nbsp;<strong>Occupational Health services</strong>, including case management, health surveillance, and wellbeing initiatives.</li>	<li>Conduct&nbsp;assessments&nbsp;and occasional on-site clinics (medicals, referrals, screenings).</li>	<li>Support new starter health checks, SC medicals, immunisations, and venepuncture.</li>	<li>Collaborate with Clinical Leads, OHTs, physios, and admin teams to deliver seamless care.</li>	<li>Maintain accurate, confidential health records in line with NMC and PAM standards.</li>	<li>Promote a culture of&nbsp;<strong>fitness for work</strong>&nbsp;and proactive health management.</li></ul><p><strong>What You’ll Need</strong></p><ul>	<li><strong>NMC Registered Nurse</strong>&nbsp;(PIN with no restrictions).</li>	<li>Full UK&nbsp;<strong>driving licence</strong>&nbsp;and access to a vehicle.</li>	<li>Ideally, a&nbsp;<strong>Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health</strong>&nbsp;(training available if not).</li>	<li>PIP/Disability Assessment&nbsp;experience&nbsp;</li>	<li>At least&nbsp;<strong>6 months of UK-based OH experience</strong>.</li>	<li>Strong skills in&nbsp;<strong>case management</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>health surveillance</strong>&nbsp;(audiometry, spirometry, D&amp;A testing).</li>	<li>Confident using&nbsp;<strong>Microsoft Office</strong>&nbsp;and OH software.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Choose PAM Group?</strong></p><ul>	<li><strong>Remote-first role</strong>&nbsp;with flexibility and work-life balance.</li>	<li>Be part of a&nbsp;<strong>supportive, high-performing team</strong>&nbsp;that values your input.</li>	<li>Access to&nbsp;<strong>ongoing training and CPD</strong>&nbsp;through the PAM Academy.</li>	<li>Opportunities to grow your career in a company that puts people first.</li></ul><p><strong>Our Benefits Package Includes:</strong></p><p><strong>8% employer pension contribution</strong>&nbsp;(plus up to 5% matched)</p><p><strong>25 days holiday + bank holidays</strong>&nbsp;(option to buy/sell 5 days)</p><p><strong>Health Cash Plan</strong>&nbsp;– cover for dental, optical, physio &amp; more</p><p><strong>Perkbox membership</strong>&nbsp;– discounts on food, retail, travel &amp; more</p><p><strong>24/7 GP &amp; counselling line</strong>, wellness support</p><p><strong>Life insurance</strong>&nbsp;(4x salary) &amp;&nbsp;<strong>Group Income Protection</strong></p><p><strong>Long service rewards</strong>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<strong>flexible working hours</strong></p><p><strong>Our Culture &amp; Values</strong></p><p>At PAM, we’re passionate about people. Our values—<strong>Hard Work &amp; Enthusiasm, Teamwork &amp; Friendship, Loyalty &amp; Improvement</strong>—are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in rewarding effort, supporting each other, and helping every team member grow.</p><p><strong>PAM group are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion and socioeconomic status. We believe everyone should have the same opportunities for employment and promotion based on their ability, qualifications and suitability for the work.</strong></p><p>Ready to join a company that values your wellbeing as much as you value others’?<br><strong>Apply today and help us deliver the everyday things that matter.</strong></p>

PAM Wellness

Occupational Health Advisor

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The maternity team at the University Hospital of
North Durham are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is keen and passionate
about delivering and promoting maternity care in the acute hospital setting. Support
workers provide care to mothers, birthing people, their newborn infants and
their families through pregnancy, labour and during the postnatal period. Their
role is integral to the successful deployment of maternity services. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p> Maternity Support Workers (MSWs) work in line
with the nationally recognised NHS Maternity support worker competency,
education and career development framework. The successful applicant will be
provided with the appropriate training to meet the requirements of the
framework. </p><p>Support workers in
maternity settings may:</p><p> support the work of registered and non-registered
practitioners</p><p> work under direct or indirect supervision, and/or as
lone workers, where appropriate</p><p>









 work across service settings and
professional boundaries, according to the needs of women, their newborn infants
and their families and local service provision</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.</p><p>You must be able to produce <strong>ALL </strong>certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.</p><p>We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.</p><p>We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.</p><p>Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.</p><p>Over reliance on
AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of
success.</p><p>For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.</p><p>From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years
of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months).</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>30 December 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        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>C9439-2526-1293</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
        <p>University Hospital Of North Durham</p>
      
      <p>North Road</p>
            <p>Durham</p>
            <p>DH1 5TW</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The
primary role of an MSW is to assist, support and work in collaboartion with the
maternity teams ranging from midwives to consultants in order to provide safe,
holistic and compassionate maternity care to all. </p><p>The postholder will
undertake clinical tasks such as maternal and neonatal observations and required
escalation, venepunture and personal care. In addtion, MSWs are key to
providing care and support in a families choosen feeding method in line with
UNICEF standards. </p><p>







The
postholder will also provide public health information to families for example,
healthy lifestyles, smoking cessation and safe sleeping. </p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The
primary role of an MSW is to assist, support and work in collaboartion with the
maternity teams ranging from midwives to consultants in order to provide safe,
holistic and compassionate maternity care to all. </p><p>The postholder will
undertake clinical tasks such as maternal and neonatal observations and required
escalation, venepunture and personal care. In addtion, MSWs are key to
providing care and support in a families choosen feeding method in line with
UNICEF standards. </p><p>







The
postholder will also provide public health information to families for example,
healthy lifestyles, smoking cessation and safe sleeping. </p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>5 GCSEs or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>3 A-Levels or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>NVQ 3 in relevant field or equivalent </li>
        
        <li>relevant experience</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Commitment to completing care </li>
          
          <li>certificate</li>
          
          <li>Commitment to undertake further </li>
          
          <li>education desirable</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Special Skills &amp; Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Numeracy and literacy skills</li>
        
        <li>Good communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Computer skills including excel and </li>
        
        <li>Microsoft</li>
        
        <li>Excellent telephone skills</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Personal Attributes
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Used to working in a busy environment </li>
        
        <li>and under pressure</li>
        
        <li>Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope </li>
        
        <li>with uncertainty</li>
        
        <li>Willing to engage with and learn from </li>
        
        <li>peers, other professionals and </li>
        
        <li>colleagues in the desire to provide or </li>
        
        <li>support the most appropriate </li>
        
        <li>interventions</li>
        
        <li>Professional calm and efficient manner </li>
        
        <li>Methodical and an effective organizer / </li>
        
        <li>prioritisation skills</li>
        
        <li>Attention to detail</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work independently</li>
        
        <li>Punctual</li>
        
        <li>Team worker</li>
        
        <li>Confidence to liaise with other members </li>
        
        <li>of the multi-disciplinary team and be </li>
        
        <li>courteous, patient and helpful at all </li>
        
        <li>times.</li>
        
        <li>Reliable and honest</li>
        
        <li>Able to travel across Trust sites to meet </li>
        
        <li>the requirements of the post</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Values &amp; Behaviours
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrable commitment to and </li>
        
        <li>focus on quality, promotes high </li>
        
        <li>standards to consistently improve </li>
        
        <li>patient outcomes</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrable skill to work together </li>
        
        <li>to serve our community through </li>
        
        <li>delivering safe and excellent clinical </li>
        
        <li>care</li>
        
        <li>Value diversity and difference, </li>
        
        <li>operates with integrity and openness</li>
        
        <li>Treats others with compassion, </li>
        
        <li>empathy and respect</li>
        
        <li>Shares information openly and </li>
        
        <li>effectively with patients, staff and </li>
        
        <li>relatives</li>
        
        <li>Works across boundaries, looks for </li>
        
        <li>collective success, listens, involves, </li>
        
        <li>Application Form &amp; Interview</li>
        
        <li>respects and learns from the </li>
        
        <li>contribution of others</li>
        
        <li>Actively develops themselves and others</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of acute hospital and or </li>
        
        <li>community setting</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous experience in </li>
          
          <li>patient contact position in Maternity care</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>5 GCSEs or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>3 A-Levels or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>NVQ 3 in relevant field or equivalent </li>
          
          <li>relevant experience</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Commitment to completing care </li>
            
            <li>certificate</li>
            
            <li>Commitment to undertake further </li>
            
            <li>education desirable</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Special Skills &amp; Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Numeracy and literacy skills</li>
          
          <li>Good communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Computer skills including excel and </li>
          
          <li>Microsoft</li>
          
          <li>Excellent telephone skills</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Personal Attributes
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Used to working in a busy environment </li>
          
          <li>and under pressure</li>
          
          <li>Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope </li>
          
          <li>with uncertainty</li>
          
          <li>Willing to engage with and learn from </li>
          
          <li>peers, other professionals and </li>
          
          <li>colleagues in the desire to provide or </li>
          
          <li>support the most appropriate </li>
          
          <li>interventions</li>
          
          <li>Professional calm and efficient manner </li>
          
          <li>Methodical and an effective organizer / </li>
          
          <li>prioritisation skills</li>
          
          <li>Attention to detail</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work independently</li>
          
          <li>Punctual</li>
          
          <li>Team worker</li>
          
          <li>Confidence to liaise with other members </li>
          
          <li>of the multi-disciplinary team and be </li>
          
          <li>courteous, patient and helpful at all </li>
          
          <li>times.</li>
          
          <li>Reliable and honest</li>
          
          <li>Able to travel across Trust sites to meet </li>
          
          <li>the requirements of the post</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Values &amp; Behaviours
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrable commitment to and </li>
          
          <li>focus on quality, promotes high </li>
          
          <li>standards to consistently improve </li>
          
          <li>patient outcomes</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable skill to work together </li>
          
          <li>to serve our community through </li>
          
          <li>delivering safe and excellent clinical </li>
          
          <li>care</li>
          
          <li>Value diversity and difference, </li>
          
          <li>operates with integrity and openness</li>
          
          <li>Treats others with compassion, </li>
          
          <li>empathy and respect</li>
          
          <li>Shares information openly and </li>
          
          <li>effectively with patients, staff and </li>
          
          <li>relatives</li>
          
          <li>Works across boundaries, looks for </li>
          
          <li>collective success, listens, involves, </li>
          
          <li>Application Form &amp; Interview</li>
          
          <li>respects and learns from the </li>
          
          <li>contribution of others</li>
          
          <li>Actively develops themselves and others</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of acute hospital and or </li>
          
          <li>community setting</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Previous experience in </li>
            
            <li>patient contact position in Maternity care</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



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

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>County Durham &amp; Darlington NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>University Hospital Of North Durham</p>
      
      <p>North Road</p>
            <p>Durham</p>
            <p>DH1 5TW</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>County Durham &amp; Darlington NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>University Hospital Of North Durham</p>
          
          <p>North Road</p>
                    <p>Durham</p>
                    <p>DH1 5TW</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Maternity Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for a compassionate psychologist (clinical/ forensic) to join us at Ridgeway in our Secure Inpatient Psychology Service TEWV NHS Trust. It is a Fixed Term 12month post to cover maternity leave. Experience working with a Learning Disability population is preferrable.</p> <p>The post would suit an enthusiastic Psychologist, valuing the opportunity to work collaboratively with members of a well-established multi-disciplinary team, where psychology is a core treatment offer. A key part of this role will be using clinical leadership skills to influence teams to embed formulations, psychological understanding and psychosocial interventions in everyday practice.</p> <p>As a service, we are keen to support and invest in the ongoing development of our Psychologists through CPD opportunities, so an interest in developing clinical skills across a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches is essential. The Psychologist would have the opportunity to gain experience working with a diverse population that includes male and female mental health, learning disability, autism and older adults, including those who may have experienced trauma and/ or neurological difficulties.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We are the Ridgeway Secure Inpatient Psychology Team for TEWV NHS Trust.</p> <p>From admission to discharge, our talented and compassionate team work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people within our service feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.</p> <p>We nurture the recovery journey of all of our people in need of help. Our Trust, encourages and empowers everyone to have a say in how they are supported and treated so that they feel cared for and understood, receiving a bespoke package of care that is tailored to their needs. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards a better mental health.</p> <p>We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.</p> <p>The salary is dependent upon experience, the post is currently advertised at a Band 8a, however we would be keen to offer a Band 7. A structured job plan will be developed collaboratively to support this.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are the Ridgeway Secure Inpatient Psychology Team for TEWV NHS Trust.</p> <p>From admission to discharge, our talented and compassionate team work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people within our service feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.</p> <p>We nurture the recovery journey of all of our people in need of help. Our Trust, encourages and empowers everyone to have a say in how they are supported and treated so that they feel cared for and understood, receiving a bespoke package of care that is tailored to their needs. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards a better mental health.</p> <p>We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.</p> <p>The salary is dependent upon experience, the post is currently advertised at a Band 8a, however we would be keen to offer a Band 7. A structured job plan will be developed collaboratively to support this.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>24 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
      
        (pro rata), per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>12 months</p>
  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>346-FMH-162-25-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Roseberry Park Hospital</p>
      <p>Marton Road</p>
      <p>Middlesbrough</p>
            <p>TS4 3AF</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please find the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.</p> <p>In addition to being part of an MDT, Ridgeways psychology service offers the opportunity to be part of a psychology team. Consisting of Clinical and Forensic Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Trainee Clinical and Forensic Psychologists and Higher Assistant Psychologists, there is significant diversity in approach, however, all within the ethos of a trauma informed compassion focused framework. In addition to our clinical work there are opportunities to engage in research projects and the department has strong links with the Teesside Doctoral training course with regular opportunities to work with core, specialist and research trainees.</p> <p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.</p> <p>Psychologists &amp; Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please find the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.</p> <p>In addition to being part of an MDT, Ridgeways psychology service offers the opportunity to be part of a psychology team. Consisting of Clinical and Forensic Psychologists, Psychological Therapists, Trainee Clinical and Forensic Psychologists and Higher Assistant Psychologists, there is significant diversity in approach, however, all within the ethos of a trauma informed compassion focused framework. In addition to our clinical work there are opportunities to engage in research projects and the department has strong links with the Teesside Doctoral training course with regular opportunities to work with core, specialist and research trainees.</p> <p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specifications for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.</p> <p>Psychologists &amp; Psychological Therapists provide key leadership roles within the Trust. To support this we have developed leadership profiles for each psychology band and the profile card associated with this post is attached on NHS Jobs. You can find more information about the NHS Leadership Academys Healthcare Leadership Model and the profiles at their website. We encourage you to look at these resources as they will play a part in the interview process.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.</li>
        
        <li>HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist</li>
        
        <li>Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed  timescale)</li>
        
        <li>Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed  timescale)</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model</li>
          
          <li>Registration with BPS</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Must have experience/interest in: Working with mental health/learning disability  clients (depending on designated service area)</li>
        
        <li>Multi-disciplinary team working</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of CBT, DBT,  Psychodynamics, systematic  therapy</li>
          
          <li>Experience of research and  audit</li>
          
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role</li>
        
        <li>Risk assessment and risk management</li>
        
        <li>Clinical governance</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client  group and mental health</li>
        
        <li>Audit and research methodology</li>
        
        <li>Social Inclusion agenda</li>
        
        <li>Awareness of: The Trust's Quality Improvement System</li>
        
        <li>Must be able to: Communicate complex and highly sensitive  information effectively, to a wide range of people</li>
        
        <li>Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions  in mental health for clients with communication  difficulties / learning disabilities</li>
        
        <li>Provide (within agreed timescale) effective  teaching, training and clinical supervision</li>
        
        <li>Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team  and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner  responsibilities</li>
        
        <li>Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise  with multiple systems</li>
        
        <li>Utilise psychometric tests competently</li>
        
        <li>Identify, provide and promote appropriate  interventions / means of support for carers and staff  exposed to highly distressing situations and  challenging behaviours</li>
        
        <li>Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms  within own work</li>
        
        <li>Use approved breakaway techniques</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate effective keyboard skills</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Skills in using multimedia materials in presentations</li>
          
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          <li>Post-graduate training (doctoral level equivalent) in clinical / counselling / forensic psychology (or its equivalent prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS.</li>
          
          <li>HCPC registration as a Practitioner Psychologist</li>
          
          <li>Trained in clinical supervision (within agreed  timescale)</li>
          
          <li>Trained in care co-ordination (within agreed  timescale)</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuing professional development</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Post-graduate qualification showing evidence of supervised practice in an evidence-based psychological therapeutic model</li>
            
            <li>Registration with BPS</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Must have experience/interest in: Working with mental health/learning disability  clients (depending on designated service area)</li>
          
          <li>Multi-disciplinary team working</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of CBT, DBT,  Psychodynamics, systematic  therapy</li>
            
            <li>Experience of research and  audit</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Knowledge/Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Doctoral level knowledge of: Evidence- based practice relevant to the role</li>
          
          <li>Risk assessment and risk management</li>
          
          <li>Clinical governance</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of legislation in relation to the client  group and mental health</li>
          
          <li>Audit and research methodology</li>
          
          <li>Social Inclusion agenda</li>
          
          <li>Awareness of: The Trust's Quality Improvement System</li>
          
          <li>Must be able to: Communicate complex and highly sensitive  information effectively, to a wide range of people</li>
          
          <li>Adapt creatively the evidence base for interventions  in mental health for clients with communication  difficulties / learning disabilities</li>
          
          <li>Provide (within agreed timescale) effective  teaching, training and clinical supervision</li>
          
          <li>Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team  and undertake care co-ordination/lead practitioner  responsibilities</li>
          
          <li>Undertake complex multiagency working and liaise  with multiple systems</li>
          
          <li>Utilise psychometric tests competently</li>
          
          <li>Identify, provide and promote appropriate  interventions / means of support for carers and staff  exposed to highly distressing situations and  challenging behaviours</li>
          
          <li>Utilise appropriate clinical governance mechanisms  within own work</li>
          
          <li>Use approved breakaway techniques</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate effective keyboard skills</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Skills in using multimedia materials in presentations</li>
            
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

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

      
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        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
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    <p>Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Roseberry Park Hospital</p>
      <p>Marton Road</p>
      <p>Middlesbrough</p>
            <p>TS4 3AF</p>
    
  

  
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Roseberry Park Hospital</p>
          <p>Marton Road</p>
          <p>Middlesbrough</p>
                    <p>TS4 3AF</p>
        
      

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

Applied Psychologist/Highly Specialist Applied Psychologist

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP)

Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner (EMHP)

Informed Systemic Family Practitioner

<p>At Barchester Healthcare, we are committed to the highest standards of ethical recruitment. We want to reassure all applicants that we never request payment in exchange for sponsorship. If you receive any request for payment or financial information claiming to be from Barchester Healthcare, please be advised that this is not a legitimate request from us. We strongly recommend that you do not engage with individuals or entities making these claims. If you have any concerns or wish to report suspicious activity, please contact us at .</p><p>DISCOVER YOUR CAREER AT BARCHESTER</p> BENEFITS AND REWARDS <p>We recognise that you and your role is pivotal in shaping the future of our organisation. That's why in return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package. Take a look at how we're committed to rewarding your amazing work and commitment when you join us.</p><p>We're proud to have over 240 care homes and six independent hospitals nationwide, that continually meet and exceed all relevant regulatory compliance standards. Join one of our fantastic teams and you'll make sure our residents and patients get the outstanding quality of care, support, services and facilities they deserve.</p><p>We recognise and celebrate difference and pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment for all. Whoever you are, we want you to be yourself, always. This enables greater diversity across the entire organisation for the benefit of our workforce and also the people we celebrate life with in our homes and hospitals. Barchester is proud to be an equal opportunities organisation.</p>

Clinical Psychologist

<p><strong>Children s Mental Health Assistant<br> Durham<br> £13.68 per hour<br> Immediate Start</strong></p><p><strong>The School and Role</strong><br> Do you have a big heart, a calm head, and a passion for supporting children s emotional wellbeing?<br> Are you the kind of person who can turn a tough day into a positive one with patience and understanding?<br> Do you want a role where no two days are the same and every day truly matters?</p><p>We re looking for a <strong>Children s Mental Health Assistant</strong> to join our brilliant supply team, supporting pupils across SEND and alternative provision schools in <strong>Durham</strong>. These settings support children who may experience anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, or emotional regulation difficulties and they need consistent, caring adults to help them feel safe and supported.</p><p>In this role, you ll work <strong>1:1 and in small groups</strong>, helping children manage emotions, build confidence, and develop positive coping strategies. Whether it s supporting a calm start to the day, helping a child through a tricky moment, or celebrating small wins, you ll be making a real difference every step of the way.</p><p><strong>The Ideal Children s Mental Health Assistant Will Be:</strong></p><ul> <li> <p>Warm, patient, and genuinely caring</p></li><li> <p>Confident supporting children with emotional and mental health needs</p></li><li> <p>Able to stay calm during challenging moments and use positive behaviour strategies</p></li><li> <p>A great listener who builds trust quickly</p></li><li> <p>Passionate about helping children feel understood, valued, and confident</p></li></ul> <p>Experience in care, youth work, education, psychology, or mental health support is highly valued but most important is the right attitude. A <strong>DBS on the Update Service</strong> is required (or willingness to apply).</p><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul> <li> <p><strong>Meaningful Work</strong> Make a real difference in children s lives every day</p></li><li> <p><strong>Flexibility</strong> Choose when and where you work</p></li><li> <p><strong>Competitive Pay</strong> Paid weekly through PAYE</p></li><li> <p><strong>Work Life Balance</strong> Minimal work outside school hours</p></li><li> <p><strong>Training &amp; CPD</strong> Build your skills in mental health and emotional wellbeing</p></li><li> <p><strong>Try Before You Commit</strong> Explore different settings before taking a long-term role</p></li><li> <p><strong>24/7 Support</strong> A friendly consultant who s always there to help</p></li></ul> <p><strong>About Us</strong><br> We re a market-leading education supply agency passionate about supporting children, schools, and the amazing people who work in them. We believe in inclusion, kindness, and giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.</p><p>We welcome applications from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity in all its forms.</p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong><br> If you re ready to support children s mental health, build confidence, and be the person who makes school feel safe again we d love to hear from you.</p><p>Apply today via this website, or call <strong>(phone number removed)</strong> to find out more.</p><p></p>

Childrens Mental Health Assistant

<b>£62,769 - £73,666 + excellent benefits</b>  <b>Those Huge Small Victories</b> <p>Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.</p> <b>Get out what you put in</b> <p> This role is based at Hartwell School. We would also welcome applications for anyone interested in term-time. </p><p> Hartwell School is an independent specialist day school providing high quality education for boys and girls. Based in Stockton-on-Tees, the school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, alongside a range of other associated conditions. </p><p>Our clinicians are a crucial part of the most joined-up model in SEND. Across all of our specialist schools and children's homes, we provide unrivalled levels of clinical support, both in terms of our expertise and breadth of provision. Our young people present with a complexity of need including developmental trauma, neuro-developmental conditions and special educational needs.</p><p>As part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team you will be supporting educational and residential colleagues to provide therapeutic living and learning environments and, based on clinical assessment and formulation, offer individualised interventions and engagement to our young people.</p><p>Our Psychologists work collaboratively within our schools and children's homes, this ensures that therapeutic support permeates every aspect of the education, care and support we offer all of our children and young people. You will provide consultation, workshops, training and guidance to the educational and residential teams around our children.</p> <b>What we do for you</b> <p>We know you're going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the sector. With us, you'll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people - plus you'll get:</p><ul><li><p><b>Training</b>: A full induction and on the job training</p></li><li><p><b>Holiday</b>: You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays </p></li><li><p><b>Clinical Development</b>: If career growth and professional advancement is your thing, we provide a leading programme of clinical learning and development</p></li><li><p><b>Flexible benefits</b>: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance - check out our benefits here </p></li><li><p><b>Wellbeing: </b>a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance</p></li><li><p><b>Medical cover</b> so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of <b>high-street discounts </b></p></li><li><p><b>Beautiful working environments</b> with the very best facilities - check out our schools here </p></li><li><p>A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time</p></li></ul> <b>Bring your whole self to work</b> <p>Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs - and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we're looking for will:</p><ul><li><p>Be a qualified Clinical, Educational, Forensic or Counselling Psychologist registered with the HCPC</p></li><li><p>Be a specialist with proven skills and experience to assess, formulate and support the delivery of therapeutic interventions with children and young people with complex needs</p></li><li><p>Have experience of supporting the team around a child or young person to provide clinically informed living and learning environments and experiences</p></li><li><p>Be a confident, engaging and effective, model, guide, leader and trainer</p></li><li><p>Be highly organised and ready to take the initiative</p></li><li><p>Be committed to ensuring the best outcomes for young people</p></li></ul><p>This is a great opportunity to change young lives and have a positive impact on their future. Embedded within our living and learning environments you will be offered the support, resource and platform for you to do great things. You'll benefit from supervision, a clinical development programme and access to a 220+ strong team of multi-disciplinary clinical colleagues who will be with you every step of the way.</p> <b>Interested in joining us?</b> <p>Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.</p><p> The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community. </p><p> For a full job description and person specification, please click here . </p><p> To view our ex-offenders policy please click here . </p><p> To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here . </p><p> Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children / SEMH / SEN / ASD </p>

Psychologist

<b>£73,666 - £77,930 + excellent benefits</b> <b>Those Huge Small Victories</b> <p>Our clinicians are fulfilled by the idea of affecting even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things.</p> <b>Get out what you put in</b> <p> This role is based across 2 of our CSE homes in the North East, therefore experience of working with sexual trauma, abuse and CSE would be desirable  click apply for full job details</p>

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