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<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			
<p>Do you want to work in a brand-new acute Mental Health service, where you will be an integral part of shaping the care pathways and being part of building the culture alongside the senior leadership team?&nbsp;</p>
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<strong>We are open to flexible working arrangements, including part-time and full-time options.</strong>
<p>If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience of working with people in inpatient settings who may be treated under the Mental Health Act and are interested in providing treatment for women and men who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental disorders then join the new team at Dunnock View.</p>
<p>As the Consultant Psychiatrist, you will assume Responsible Clinician (RC) duties for Dunnock View, with the support of a non-consultant grade doctors and the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist.</p>
<p>You will play an active role in supporting clinical governance processes and contribute towards the successful development of the service. </p>
<p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Ensure that people admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely</li>
    <li>Medication management</li>
    <li>Quality assurance, complaints and co-production</li>
    <li>Delivery of NICE guidance</li>
    <li>Lead and manage the CPA and ICR process to ensure full compliance with quality standards</li>
</ul>
<p>You will also be required to take part in the On Call Consultant rota.</p>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you'll need to:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent</li>
    <li>Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions</li>
    <li>Have essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health</li>
    <li>Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues</li>
    <li>Have previous Consultant experience</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Competitive annual salary</li>
    <li>£5000 car allowance</li>
    <li>30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!</li>
    <li>A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution</li>
    <li>Life Assurance&nbsp;for added peace of mind.</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package&nbsp;so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
    <li>Free meals while on duty</li>
    <li>Employee Assistance Services</li>
    <li>Career development and training&nbsp;to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities&nbsp;to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
    <li>Voluntary benefits</li>
    <li>Medical indemnity cover</li>
</ul>
<p>There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and 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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>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.</em></p>
		
	
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Why you should work at Elysium Healthcare

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Psychologist staff career development stories

Consultant Psychiatrist

<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<p>Are you looking for the next step in your career, in an environment where you can develop and specialise your skills? Then join Dunnock View as an Assistant Psychologist where you will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated team to make a real difference in lives of some of the most vulnerable people in society.</p>
<p><strong>What you will be doing</strong></p>
<p>You will be working with men and women in a specialist mental health setting,&nbsp;alongside addressing conditions like depression, self harm, physical health concerns, and psychological distress including trauma.</p>
<p>As an Assistant Psychologist you will have the opportunity to assist with assessments, formulations, and treatment to our service users, under the supervision of the Senior Psychologist. You will also assist in&nbsp;clinically related administration including conduct of audits, collection of statistics, development of audit and/or research projects, teaching, and project work.</p>
<p>At Dunnock View you will have the chance to develop specialist skills through out your time with us. Your professional growth is important, which is why there are numerous career development opportunities to keep you learning and improving.</p>
<p>To start your career at Dunnock View&nbsp;apply today.</p>
<p><strong>As an Assistant Psychologist you will be:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Contributing to psychological assessments and formulations</li>
    <li>Facilitating psychological interventions on a 1:1 and/or group basis to service users, monitoring and reporting upon their effectiveness</li>
    <li>Assisting in designing and delivering specialist training to others</li>
    <li>Assisting with the delivery of reflective practice for staff</li>
    <li>Maintaining clinical databases</li>
    <li>Completing outcome measures</li>
    <li>Writing reports for various audiences</li>
    <li>Service evaluation and other research tasks including collecting, analysing, and reporting upon an array of statistics</li>
    <li>Undertaking clinically relevant audits</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you will have:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Accredited degree in psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) which enables eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership</li>
    <li>A minimum of 1 year experience of working as an Assistant Psychologist in&nbsp;a forensic and/or mental health setting&nbsp;in a similar role</li>
    <li>Experience of maintaining office systems and undertaking administration tasks</li>
    <li>Creative thinking, clinical efficacy, and a strong commitment to working with evidenced based models of therapeutic intervention</li>
    <li>Strong organisation skills</li>
    <li>Good interpersonal and communication skills</li>
    <li>To meet professional practice expectations including the HCPC standards of conduct, performance and ethics, and the BPS code of ethics and conduct</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Where you will be working:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX</p>
<p>Dunnock View is a&nbsp;42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by Mental Health disorders.</p>
<p>A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.</p>
<p>&nbsp;Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues.</p>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Annual salary of £26,895</li>
    <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!</li>
    <li>Free meals and parking </li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
    <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
    <li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li>
    <li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.</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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>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.</em></p>
		
	
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Assistant Psychologist 

<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			

<p>Do you want to work in a brand-new acute Mental Health service, where you will be an integral part of shaping the care pathways and being part of building the culture alongside the senior leadership team?&nbsp;</p>
If you are a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience of working with people in inpatient settings who may be treated under the Mental Health Act and are interested in providing treatment for women and men who may have suffered trauma and are affected by mental disorders then join the new team at Dunnock View.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;As the Consultant Psychiatrist, you will assume Responsible Clinician (RC) duties for Dunnock View, with the support of non-consultant grade doctors and the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist.
&nbsp;
<p>You will play an active role in supporting clinical governance processes and contribute towards the successful development of the service. </p>
<p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Ensure that people admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely</li>
    <li>Medication management</li>
    <li>Quality assurance, complaints and co-production</li>
    <li>Delivery of NICE guidance</li>
    <li>Lead and manage the CPA and ICR process to ensure full compliance with quality standards</li>
</ul>
<p>You will also be required to take part in the On Call Consultant rota.</p>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you'll need to:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Be medically qualified, MRC Psych or equivalent</li>
    <li>Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions</li>
    <li>Have essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health</li>
    <li>Have substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues</li>
    <li>Have previous Consultant experience</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Competitive annual salary</li>
    <li>£5000 car allowance</li>
    <li>30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!</li>
    <li>A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution</li>
    <li>Life Assurance&nbsp;for added peace of mind.</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package&nbsp;so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
    <li>Free meals while on duty</li>
    <li>Employee Assistance Services</li>
    <li>Career development and training&nbsp;to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities&nbsp;to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
    <li>Voluntary benefits</li>
    <li>Medical indemnity cover</li>
</ul>
<p>There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and 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.&nbsp;</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.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>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.</em></p>
		
	
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Consultant Psychiatrist- Part Time 

<p>Are you ready to embark on an incredible career opportunity with Vita Health Group? Are you looking to take the next step and develop your skills? Would you like to have the opportunity to grow and develop your skillset within a friendly, established team? If so, this role is perfect for you!</p> <p><strong>A bit about us…</strong></p> <p>Hello! We are Vita Health Group and have a great opportunity for an Employment Advisor to join our Basildon and Brentwood service. We have recently been recognised as being one of the UK’s best health care companies to work for, and we want you to become part of that! As a people–centred company, we are keen to develop individuals careers where their interests apply. So, if you’re looking to enhance your skill sets, progress your career or focus on your personal growth, please read on.</p> <p><strong>What you will do in the role…</strong></p> <p>You will work within an employment advice service, working closely with clinicians who provide psychological therapies to people with common mental health problems.</p> <p>You will offer employment support to services users with common mental health problems to gain, return to or retain employment.</p> <p>The role involves working with job centres (including some face-to-face visits across the region), employers, trade unions and employment agencies to keep people in employment and secure employment opportunities.</p> <p>You will also create a culture of prevention and early intervention ensuring that people get timely access to health support and suitable employment support to avoid long term unemployment.</p> <p><strong>This role involves remote working and approximately one day in our Basildon office per week.</strong></p> <p><strong>Don't miss out&nbsp;</strong>on this amazing chance to join Vita Health Group and embark on a fulfilling role filled with growth and the opportunity to improve people’s day to day lives. If you have these skills and attributes and would like to join us, we’d love to hear from <strong>you!&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Skills and experience:</strong></p> <p><strong>Essential:</strong></p> <p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p> <p>Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. &nbsp;Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UK’s largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.</p> <p>To achieve our mission of <strong>Making People Better</strong>, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as <em>“Best Company to Work for” at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.</em></p> <p>This is also recognised by current employees – our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:</p> <p>We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. &nbsp;In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/</a></p> <p>Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. &nbsp;We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. &nbsp;For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/edi/" target="_blank">Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</a></p> <p>We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.</p> <p>Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate.</p> <p>Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.&nbsp;</p> <p>Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.&nbsp;</p> <p>Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.</p>    <p>Vita Health Group</p>

Vita Health Group

Employment Advisor - Basildon and Brentwood

<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<p>Do you want to work in a friendly, committed, acute inpatient service where your knowledge, experience and skills will be valued? If so, join Dunnock View as an Associate Specialist, where you will be providing treatment to men and women who have mental health needs.&nbsp; </p>
<p>With the support of a Consultant Psychiatrist and Lead Consultant Psychiatrist you will provide clinical assessment. You will support the consultant in the assessment of patients referred to the service and will be expected to complete regular mental state reviews, as well as monitoring for side effects of medication. </p>
<p>As an Associate Specialist, you will ensure the high quality first-line medical care of our inpatients, liaise effectively with external professionals and carers, provide written and oral evidence for Hospital Managers’ and Tribunal hearings, work towards safe discharges, and be a valued and effective member of the multidisciplinary team at Dunnock View.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You will also ensure an adequate handover to colleagues including out of hours, seek collateral history from other professionals and family, and complete discharge letters/reports/s62 forms as required.</p>
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<p><strong>Other Responsibilities include:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Preparing First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearing reports under the supervision of Consultant.</li>
    <li>Provide medical reports and attend CPA meetings to review care of patients with NHS England case managers and community care co-ordinators</li>
    <li>Providing oral evidence at First-tier Tribunal and Hospital Managers' hearings under the supervision of the Consultant (Depending on your experience).</li>
    <li>Contributing to the service development by participating in Clinical Governance activities by conducting audits, research and teaching.</li>
    <li>Work effectively with colleagues to ensure that patients are able to access appropriate medical cover at all times.</li>
    <li>Providing prospective cover to other specialty doctors when they are on leave.</li>
    <li>Liaising with GP and practice nurse regarding physical healthcare of patients.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you'll need:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Full GMC registration</li>
    <li>Experience working in psychiatry within multi-disciplinary teams</li>
    <li>To be in good standing for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists</li>
    <li>To be linked in with an appraisal/RITA process within the last year</li>
    <li>At least 3 years' experience in Psychiatry</li>
    <li>Experience working as a doctor within similar environment&nbsp;</li>
    <li>MRCPsych (desirable)</li>
    <li>Section 12 (2) approval (desirable)</li>
    <li>AC status (desirable)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Competitive annual salary</li>
    <li>30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!</li>
    <li>A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution</li>
    <li>Life Assurance&nbsp;for added peace of mind.</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package&nbsp;so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
    <li>Free meals while on duty</li>
    <li>Employee Assistance Services</li>
    <li>Career development and training&nbsp;to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities&nbsp;to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
    <li>Voluntary benefits</li>
    <li>Medical indemnity cover</li>
</ul>
<p>There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and 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><em>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.</em></p>
		
	
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Associate Specialist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are seeking highly motivated, dynamic, flexible and creative staff. You will be part of a multi-professional workforce that will significantly increase access to treatment for people with common mental health conditions, within a Primary Care setting.</p> <p>You will be part of an NHS Talking Therapies service and will provide high intensity interventions - initially cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This will be delivered in person, via video conferencing and using group therapy.</p> <p>You will work with clients who have a range of common mental health problems such as Anxiety and Depression related problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>To provide high intensity CBT interventions to patients with common mental health problems</li>  <li>Keep up to date all records in relation to C.P.D. and ensure personaldevelopment plan maintains up to date specialist knowledge of latesttheoretical and service delivery models/developments.</li>  <li>Participate in individual performance review and respond to agreedobjectives.</li>  <li>Attend relevant conferences / workshops in line with identified professional objectives.</li>  <li>Contribute to the development of best practice within the service.</li>  <li>Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, national and local policies and procedures in relation to Mental Health and Primary Care Services.</li>  <li>All employees have a responsibility and a legal obligation to ensure thatinformation processed for both patients and staff is kept accurate, confidential, secure and in line with the Data Protection Act (1998) and Security and Confidentiality Policies.</li> </ul>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission</p> <p>Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:</p> <p>Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.</p>       
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>13 October 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
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      <p>Band 7</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        Per annum, Pro rata
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Flexible working
        
      
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  <p>367-ACMS-9751</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Tekhinicon House</p>
      <p>Springwood industrial estate</p>
      <p>Braintree</p>
            <p>CM7 2YN</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employerand any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP,BABCP) and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).</p> <p>All high intensity CBT therapists are expected to adhere to BABCP codes of conduct.</p> <p>Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.</p> <p>Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT andother agreed psychological therapies.</p> <p>Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewedwith senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professionaldevelopment.</p> <p>Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed withManager.</p> <p><strong><em>For a More in-depth Person and Job Description please read attached before applying</em></strong></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Ensure the maintenance of standards of practice according to the employerand any regulating, professional and accrediting bodies (eg BPS, UKCP,BABCP) and keep up to date on new recommendations/guidelines set by the department of health (e.g. NHS plan, National Service Framework, National Institute for Clinical Excellence).</p> <p>All high intensity CBT therapists are expected to adhere to BABCP codes of conduct.</p> <p>Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.</p> <p>Be aware of, and keep up to date with advances in the spheres of CBT andother agreed psychological therapies.</p> <p>Ensure clear professional objectives are identified, discussed and reviewedwith senior therapists on a regular basis as part of continuing professionaldevelopment.</p> <p>Attend clinical/managerial supervision on a regular basis as agreed withManager.</p> <p><strong><em>For a More in-depth Person and Job Description please read attached before applying</em></strong></p>
    
  


      
  
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          Knowledge
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Post Graduate Diploma in  CBT and eligibility for BABCP accreditation.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrable experience of  working in mental health  services</li>
        
        <li>Full range of skills and  competencies as laid out in  the competence framework  for CBT (Roth &amp; Pilling 2007)</li>
        
        <li>A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at Graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy or an equivalent level of training and experience under the BABCP KSA criteria.</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>BABCP Accredited</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable experience of working in primary care</li>
          
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Ability to meet agreed/specified service  targets</li>
        
        <li>Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical  outcomes</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates an  understanding of anxiety and  depression and how it may  present in primary care</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates a knowledge of  the issues surrounding work  and the impact it can have on  mental health</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Trained in provision of supervision in CBT</li>
          
          <li>Completed clinical audits within a service</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other mental health problems</li>
          
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          Physical effort
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Requirement for regular/daily  to travel between office base  and allocated GP surgeries  where service delivered.</li>
        
        <li>Requirement to carry  laptop/files between office  base and surgeries in line with  all relevant HPFT policies</li>
        
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          COMMUNICATION SKILLS
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Advanced communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships</li>
        
        <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability &amp; skills to act as an advocate for a new service, to engage and foster good relationships with all health professional in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system</li>
        
        <li>Computer literate</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Fluent in languages other than English</li>
          
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            Knowledge
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post Graduate Diploma in  CBT and eligibility for BABCP accreditation.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable experience of  working in mental health  services</li>
          
          <li>Full range of skills and  competencies as laid out in  the competence framework  for CBT (Roth &amp; Pilling 2007)</li>
          
          <li>A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at Graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy or an equivalent level of training and experience under the BABCP KSA criteria.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>BABCP Accredited</li>
            
            <li>Demonstrable experience of working in primary care</li>
            
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to meet agreed/specified service  targets</li>
          
          <li>Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical  outcomes</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates an  understanding of anxiety and  depression and how it may  present in primary care</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates a knowledge of  the issues surrounding work  and the impact it can have on  mental health</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Trained in provision of supervision in CBT</li>
            
            <li>Completed clinical audits within a service</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge of medication used in anxiety and depression and other mental health problems</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Physical effort
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Requirement for regular/daily  to travel between office base  and allocated GP surgeries  where service delivered.</li>
          
          <li>Requirement to carry  laptop/files between office  base and surgeries in line with  all relevant HPFT policies</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            COMMUNICATION SKILLS
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Advanced communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships</li>
          
          <li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability &amp; skills to act as an advocate for a new service, to engage and foster good relationships with all health professional in promoting the good integration of this service with the wider health care system</li>
          
          <li>Computer literate</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Fluent in languages other than English</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>
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    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

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

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Tekhinicon House</p>
      <p>Springwood industrial estate</p>
      <p>Braintree</p>
            <p>CM7 2YN</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Tekhinicon House</p>
          <p>Springwood industrial estate</p>
          <p>Braintree</p>
                    <p>CM7 2YN</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Qualified High Intensity CBT Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>ESNEFT is a large NHS Foundation Trust serving a population of approximately 1 million people in the Suffolk and North Essex area.</p>
<p>ESNEFT is starting a new Complex Obesity Service which will deliver bariatric/metabolic surgery, endoscopic and medical weight management treatments to the Suffolk and North Essex population. We have designed our service with many innovations to make it fit for purpose for the current obesity landscape.</p>
<p>We have combined the traditional Tier 3 and Tier 4 into a single comprehensive service (Tier 4 PLUS) and will offer all treatments including IWMP, GLP-1 medications, endoscopic and surgical bariatric procedures.</p>
<p>A national BOMSS survey of bariatric psychologists in 2022 found that there was a significant disparity between what activity bariatric psychologists wanted to be delivering within Specialist Weight Management Services and the activity they were actually carrying out. Psychologists spent most of their time assessing patients for bariatric surgery or other treatments whereas they would prefer to focus on psychological treatment of patients who need it.</p>
<p>We have allocated funding and created outline pathways for psychological assessment and treatment to provide a quality psychological element to the service. We are keen to recruit a psychologist who can continue to innovate and develop these assessment and treatment approaches using the latest evidence and quality standards.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>This post would be available full or part time and options for flexible working hours and remote working will be considered by mutual agreement.</p>
<p>The role within the Weight Management Service will involve both direct 1:1 patient care, service development, advice to other MDT members and the potential for group patient sessions. You will be a core member of the Multidisciplinary Team meetings and discuss each patient's suitability for treatment to agree with other members of the MDT a shared decision for treatment for each patient.</p>
<p>We are recruiting Bariatric Psychologists to develop and deliver this new service and currently seeking an experienced psychologist looking to progress their career in a Band 8b Principal Clinical Psychologist position. Supervision will be provided by experienced Consultant Bariatric Psychologists.</p>
<p>This post would be available full or part time and options for flexible working hours and remote working will be considered by mutual agreement.</p>
<p>Any psychologists interested in discussing more about these roles and the Complex Obesity Service are invited to contact Mr Hywel Room, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon - <a href="mailto:Hywel.room@esneft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">Hywel.room@esneft.nhs.uk</a></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.</p> <p>We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.</p> <p>We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.</p> <p>Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.</p> <p>Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.</p> <p>We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.</p> <p>If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.</p> <p>Find out about living and working here - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A</a></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>18 September 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £64,455 to £74,896 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>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working,
        
      
        
          Home or remote working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>432-HR719-25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Colchester</p>
      <p>Turner Road</p>
      <p>Colchester</p>
            <p>CO4 5JL</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Significant experience of working as a senior clinical psychologist at band 8a or above, in relevant settings and services , e.g. physical health and/or mental health services.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of training, experience and expert knowledge in psychological models and therapeutic approaches with an evidence base in bariatrics or physical health settings.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of delivering psychological interventions in physical health settings</li>
        
        <li>Experience in assessment and therapeutic work with adults with mental health/psychological needs including complex risk assessment.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, within the context of multidisciplinary care.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working autonomously within the professional guidelines of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).</li>
        
        <li>Experience of representing psychology in multidisciplinary settings.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of using ACT, CBT, CFT and/or other therapies.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering specialist psychological interventions in a weight management service and/or eating disorders.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of developing intervention programmes and recording outcomes.</li>
          
          <li>Experience in delivering teaching and training to multidisciplinary groups</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising the work of junior staff members.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups with varying levels of severity in multidisciplinary settings.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Professional qualification in Psychology at doctoral level (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).</li>
        
        <li>Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).</li>
        
        <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice, including training in supervision skills.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological relevance (e.g. within physical health).</li>
          
          <li>Formal training in the supervision of other psychologists.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li>
        
        <li>Highly competent application of theory and clinical skills in one or more distinct modes of psychological therapy.</li>
        
        <li>Doctoral level knowledge of research design, methodology and evaluation.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge and experience of applying legislation and national guidance in relation to the physical health specialism.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies e.g. ACT, CFT, DBT, CBT.</li>
          
          <li>Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies or models relevant to physical health settings.</li>
          
          <li>High level knowledge of behaviour change theories and techniques.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to work under pressure including working directly with staff or clients who may be highly distressed or within teams where professional opinion may differ</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work efficiently, effectively and pragmatically.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to sit in a constrained position for long periods for client therapy and computer work.</li>
        
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Significant experience of working as a senior clinical psychologist at band 8a or above, in relevant settings and services , e.g. physical health and/or mental health services.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of training, experience and expert knowledge in psychological models and therapeutic approaches with an evidence base in bariatrics or physical health settings.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering psychological interventions in physical health settings</li>
          
          <li>Experience in assessment and therapeutic work with adults with mental health/psychological needs including complex risk assessment.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for patients' psychological care and treatment, within the context of multidisciplinary care.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working autonomously within the professional guidelines of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).</li>
          
          <li>Experience of representing psychology in multidisciplinary settings.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of using ACT, CBT, CFT and/or other therapies.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of delivering specialist psychological interventions in a weight management service and/or eating disorders.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of developing intervention programmes and recording outcomes.</li>
            
            <li>Experience in delivering teaching and training to multidisciplinary groups</li>
            
            <li>Experience of supervising the work of junior staff members.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups with varying levels of severity in multidisciplinary settings.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Professional qualification in Psychology at doctoral level (or its equivalent for those trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).</li>
          
          <li>Registration as a Clinical Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).</li>
          
          <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice, including training in supervision skills.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological relevance (e.g. within physical health).</li>
            
            <li>Formal training in the supervision of other psychologists.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, formulation, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li>
          
          <li>Highly competent application of theory and clinical skills in one or more distinct modes of psychological therapy.</li>
          
          <li>Doctoral level knowledge of research design, methodology and evaluation.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge and experience of applying legislation and national guidance in relation to the physical health specialism.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>High level knowledge of the theory and practice of at least two specialised psychological therapies e.g. ACT, CFT, DBT, CBT.</li>
            
            <li>Well-developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies or models relevant to physical health settings.</li>
            
            <li>High level knowledge of behaviour change theories and techniques.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to work under pressure including working directly with staff or clients who may be highly distressed or within teams where professional opinion may differ</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work efficiently, effectively and pragmatically.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to sit in a constrained position for long periods for client therapy and computer work.</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="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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        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Colchester</p>
      <p>Turner Road</p>
      <p>Colchester</p>
            <p>CO4 5JL</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Colchester</p>
          <p>Turner Road</p>
          <p>Colchester</p>
                    <p>CO4 5JL</p>
        
      

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

Principal Bariatric Clinical Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The SET CAMHS crisis and therapeutic home treatment team offer assessment and interventions to those young people presenting with mental deterioration or crisis presentations. As a service we now work within the Thrive model and implement collaborative care plans with our community services and community SET CAMHS team to promote positive outcomes for vulnerable young people and their families-there are opportunities here for join working and co-ordinating alongside the community based teams. Our approach to working is being developed with a focus on meeting the needs of the young person to ensure effective clinical practice and brief therapeutic interventions, and to reduce risk to have a stabilising impact within a containing approach. Within the service there are opportunities for development and training in various therapeutic approaches, and all new starters will be provided with a full induction and opportunities to shadow the team and to learn about the various departments/teams within the SET CAMHS model. We also welcome candidates from internal teams who may be interested in career progression and are wishing to enhance their practice and skillset in relation to this client group. Regular clinical supervision and reflective space is offered to members of the team, and the team operates on a shared risk model to ensure that decisions are made collectively with effective formulations of need.</p>
  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post holder will benefit from being part of a friendly, supportive, dynamic and developing service based within Essex. The successful candidate will work alongside highly motivated colleagues and have access to effective supervision, both individually and group formats, and be supported with CPD requirements through relevant training. There will also be additional training and development opportunities as the service grows and develops, including opportunity to contribute to the care of young people within the A&amp;E pathway.</p>
<p>We are looking for candidates who have enthusiasm and passion for meeting the needs of young people in crisis and supporting the families who support them, as well as being adaptable, enjoying variety, working independently, as well as understanding the relevance of team working.</p>
  <h3>About us</h3>
   <p><strong>Probationary Period</strong></p> <p>This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).</p> <p><strong>Starting with NELFT</strong></p> <p>NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focusing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.</p>         
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        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>395-EC131-25-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Stapleford House</p>
      <p>103 Stapleford Close</p>
      <p>Chelmsford</p>
            <p>CM2 0QX</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We are particularly looking for clinicians who can meet the following criteria:</p>
<ul>
<li>Skilled in assessment, formulation, management and delivery of therapy to people experiencing acute mental health crisis in both community and hospital settings</li>
<li>Experienced in assessing and managing clinical risk, drawing on dynamic case formulation skills and working collaboratively with service users to agree their treatment and safety plans</li>
<li>Possess a current Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapist, Counselling, Psychotherapy or equivalent professional qualification and be skilled and experienced in the delivery of evidence-based approaches to therapy (including DBT/CBT/Systemic &amp; Creative therapies). </li>
<li>Having knowledge, understanding and experience of working with the legal frameworks which relate to the care and treatment of children and young people, with particular reference to Children Act 1989, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended in 2007)</li>
<li>Flexibility to work within a service which operates 7 days a week 365 days per year which includes unsociable hours</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The candidate will possess the ability to work independently as well as being a collaborative and supportive member of the Multidisciplinary Team, and have an understanding and appreciation of the networks that surround young people in a modern age, especially in relation to mental health and mental health crisis.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Are flexible in practice and approach and able to carry out high quality Mental Health and Risk Assessments and deliver talking therapy and aforementioned evidence-based informed interventions in a variety of settings, including young peoples homes, colleges, schools, community settings and A&amp;Es</li>
<li>Able to formulate specific highly specialist care and treatment plans, providing skilled and specialist interventions and care to young people with complex mental health problems. Completing detailed written assessments in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Have a passion and enthusiasm for delivering high quality care to young people and their families</li>
<li>The use and management of clients electronic records.</li>
<li>Managing busy or complex workloads as part of a team.</li>
</ul>
<p>This post is open to Registered Mental Health Nurses (<strong>RMN's), Occupational Therapists (OT), Social Workers,, Psychotherapists</strong> <strong>and Psychological Therapists, Creative therapists</strong> who will be responsible for providing evidence-based intervention to young people and families within the Intensive Support Service Community Pathway. Applicants who do not have a registration but who do have significant CAMHS experience/relevant experience may be considered.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>We are particularly looking for clinicians who can meet the following criteria:</p>
<ul>
<li>Skilled in assessment, formulation, management and delivery of therapy to people experiencing acute mental health crisis in both community and hospital settings</li>
<li>Experienced in assessing and managing clinical risk, drawing on dynamic case formulation skills and working collaboratively with service users to agree their treatment and safety plans</li>
<li>Possess a current Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapist, Counselling, Psychotherapy or equivalent professional qualification and be skilled and experienced in the delivery of evidence-based approaches to therapy (including DBT/CBT/Systemic &amp; Creative therapies). </li>
<li>Having knowledge, understanding and experience of working with the legal frameworks which relate to the care and treatment of children and young people, with particular reference to Children Act 1989, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended in 2007)</li>
<li>Flexibility to work within a service which operates 7 days a week 365 days per year which includes unsociable hours</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The candidate will possess the ability to work independently as well as being a collaborative and supportive member of the Multidisciplinary Team, and have an understanding and appreciation of the networks that surround young people in a modern age, especially in relation to mental health and mental health crisis.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Are flexible in practice and approach and able to carry out high quality Mental Health and Risk Assessments and deliver talking therapy and aforementioned evidence-based informed interventions in a variety of settings, including young peoples homes, colleges, schools, community settings and A&amp;Es</li>
<li>Able to formulate specific highly specialist care and treatment plans, providing skilled and specialist interventions and care to young people with complex mental health problems. Completing detailed written assessments in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Have a passion and enthusiasm for delivering high quality care to young people and their families</li>
<li>The use and management of clients electronic records.</li>
<li>Managing busy or complex workloads as part of a team.</li>
</ul>
<p>This post is open to Registered Mental Health Nurses (<strong>RMN's), Occupational Therapists (OT), Social Workers,, Psychotherapists</strong> <strong>and Psychological Therapists, Creative therapists</strong> who will be responsible for providing evidence-based intervention to young people and families within the Intensive Support Service Community Pathway. Applicants who do not have a registration but who do have significant CAMHS experience/relevant experience may be considered.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualification
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Has a professional qualification</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Registration
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Has a professional registration or significant CAMHS experience</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Able to communicate in highly emotive situations</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of mental health in hospital and community settings</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience in formulating care and treatment plans</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualification
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Has a professional qualification</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Registration
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Has a professional registration or significant CAMHS experience</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Able to communicate in highly emotive situations</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of mental health in hospital and community settings</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience in formulating care and treatment plans</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



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

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

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

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Stapleford House</p>
      <p>103 Stapleford Close</p>
      <p>Chelmsford</p>
            <p>CM2 0QX</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Stapleford House</p>
          <p>103 Stapleford Close</p>
          <p>Chelmsford</p>
                    <p>CM2 0QX</p>
        
      

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

SET CAMHS Crisis Practitioner (mid/west)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The NHS Talking Therapies Service in Mid Essex, covering Braintree, Chelmsford, Maldon and surrounding towns and villages, is looking to employ a full-time Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner. The role, working closely with the PWPs they supervise, plays a central role in ensuring our service is of the best quality, with the best outcomes for our service users.</p>
  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The key part of this role will be to provide clinical supervision, support and development for PWPs within the service. The Senior PWP will work alongside the Talking Therapies Operational Manager, Team Leaders and our other Senior PWPs and Senior Clinicians. As a Senior PWP, individual clinical supervision will be provided by a Senior Clinician within the team. There will be opportunities for ongoing professional development as well as the chance to contribute to further service development.You will be an experienced PWP with at least 1 year post qualification experience and with a recognized Talking Therapies qualification in Step 2 intervention and will be registered or working towards PWP accreditation with the BABCP or BPS. The position provides an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced PWP to lead in the further development of the PWP role as the service grows and ensure our team of PWPs are supported and supervised effectively. You will enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working and be based in Tekhnicon House, Braintree for a minimum of 2 days per week.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission</p> <p>Our family of over 4,000 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:</p> <p>Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>10 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        Per annum, Pro rata (5% HCAS Included)
      
    </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>367-ACMS-9759</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Tekhnicon House</p>
      <p>Springwood Drive</p>
      <p>Braintree</p>
            <p>CM7 2YN</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul>  <li>Undertake appropriate clinical supervision on a regular basis in accordancewith the relevant professional guidelines and policies</li>  <li>Take personal responsibility for achieving agreed clinical activity in accordance with service policies.</li>  <li>To develop an area of special interest, to the level whereby the post-holdercould become a resource of information for the whole service.</li>  <li>Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust.</li>  <li>Maintain appropriate clinical records in keeping with service operational policy</li>  <li>Participate in setting and review of objectives for the post on an annual basis</li>  <li>Participate in activities of continuing professional development (CPD) on an annual basis.</li>  <li>Attend professional meetings as appropriate.</li>  <li>Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.</li>  <li>Co-ordinate and liaise between different staff groups including Assistantpsychologists, High Intensity Therapists.</li>  <li>Support the development and delivery of interactive psycho-education within a CBT framework to large groups of Service Users.</li> </ul> <p>For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul>  <li>Undertake appropriate clinical supervision on a regular basis in accordancewith the relevant professional guidelines and policies</li>  <li>Take personal responsibility for achieving agreed clinical activity in accordance with service policies.</li>  <li>To develop an area of special interest, to the level whereby the post-holdercould become a resource of information for the whole service.</li>  <li>Adhere to the policies and procedures of Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust.</li>  <li>Maintain appropriate clinical records in keeping with service operational policy</li>  <li>Participate in setting and review of objectives for the post on an annual basis</li>  <li>Participate in activities of continuing professional development (CPD) on an annual basis.</li>  <li>Attend professional meetings as appropriate.</li>  <li>Ensure that client confidentiality is protected at all times.</li>  <li>Co-ordinate and liaise between different staff groups including Assistantpsychologists, High Intensity Therapists.</li>  <li>Support the development and delivery of interactive psycho-education within a CBT framework to large groups of Service Users.</li> </ul> <p>For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please refer to the job description and person specification documents attached.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Talking Therapies supervision training and experience</li>
        
        <li>Postgraduate Certificate in Talking Therapies step 2 working</li>
        
        <li>Significant post qualification experience</li>
        
        <li>Significant experience of working with people with  common mental health problems</li>
        
        <li>Significant post-qualification experience in offering  and delivering the full range of evidence-based Talking Therapies low intensity interventions</li>
        
        <li>Registered or working towards PWP accreditation  with the BABCP or BPS</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A related undergraduate degree, e.g. Psychology</li>
          
          <li>Additional areas of training through short courses</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working within a Talking Therapies service</li>
        
        <li>Significant knowledge of IAPT compliant step 2 ways of working</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and  guidelines</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of working with diversity</li>
        
        <li>Evidence-based practice</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of assessment procedures, screening, referral, record-keeping and evidence-based brief psychological interventions</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of outcome measures and their use for clinical and audit purposes</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of Child Protection legislation</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of clinical risk assessment</li>
        
        <li>Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision</li>
        
        <li>An understanding of the context of IAPT stepped care</li>
        
        <li>Experience of having worked in a service where agreed waiting time and clinical outcomes targets are in place</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage own caseload and time</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of partnership working</li>
          
          <li>Substantial experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork</li>
          
          <li>Experience of audit and research</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a supervisor role</li>
          
          <li>Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques</li>
          
          <li>Fluency in a community language other than English</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Talking Therapies supervision training and experience</li>
          
          <li>Postgraduate Certificate in Talking Therapies step 2 working</li>
          
          <li>Significant post qualification experience</li>
          
          <li>Significant experience of working with people with  common mental health problems</li>
          
          <li>Significant post-qualification experience in offering  and delivering the full range of evidence-based Talking Therapies low intensity interventions</li>
          
          <li>Registered or working towards PWP accreditation  with the BABCP or BPS</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>A related undergraduate degree, e.g. Psychology</li>
            
            <li>Additional areas of training through short courses</li>
            
            <li>Experience of delivering training to a range of professionals</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            AREAS OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working within a Talking Therapies service</li>
          
          <li>Significant knowledge of IAPT compliant step 2 ways of working</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of NHS policies, procedures and  guidelines</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of working with diversity</li>
          
          <li>Evidence-based practice</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of assessment procedures, screening, referral, record-keeping and evidence-based brief psychological interventions</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of outcome measures and their use for clinical and audit purposes</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of Child Protection legislation</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of clinical risk assessment</li>
          
          <li>Ability to be self reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision</li>
          
          <li>An understanding of the context of IAPT stepped care</li>
          
          <li>Experience of having worked in a service where agreed waiting time and clinical outcomes targets are in place</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage own caseload and time</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of partnership working</li>
            
            <li>Substantial experience of multi-disciplinary teamwork</li>
            
            <li>Experience of audit and research</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in a supervisor role</li>
            
            <li>Ability to carry out a range of evaluation and monitoring techniques</li>
            
            <li>Fluency in a community language other than English</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



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

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

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

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Tekhnicon House</p>
      <p>Springwood Drive</p>
      <p>Braintree</p>
            <p>CM7 2YN</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Tekhnicon House</p>
          <p>Springwood Drive</p>
          <p>Braintree</p>
                    <p>CM7 2YN</p>
        
      

      
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Senior Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Our friendly and growing team is ready to welcome a new team member who will share our passion for improving access and the quality of care for people with eating disorders.</p> <p>We are looking for a dynamic, creative, highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has a demonstrable interest in working with clients suffering with an eating disorder and developing OT provision.</p> <p>You will receive regular professional and management supervision and will be supported to develop skills in this specialist area. Initially you would be able to work closely alongside a more experienced member of staff to support you to develop skills and gain confidence if eating disorders is a new field for you.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>To provide specialist recovery-focussed OT assessments, interventions and formulation for patients referred for OT.</li>  <li>To apply a variety of treatment modalities to meet the needs of patients in individual or group format, utilising clinical reasoning processes to determine the most appropriate setting for intervention with specific reference to activities of daily living as they are impacted by eating disorders.</li>  <li>Collaborate in the delivery of a group therapy programme and modification of aspects of the environment to empower and facilitate optimal functional performance.</li>  <li>To undertake treatment planning, communicating and negotiating treatment plans, review and liaise with formal agencies and extended support networks (where appropriate).</li>  <li>To communicate agreed treatment/care plans to multi-disciplinary team.</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.</p> <ul>  <li>Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.</li>  <li>Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.</li>  <li>If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.</li>  <li>We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.</li>  <li>Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.</li>  <li>Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.</li>  <li>£8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us</li>  <li>Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.</li> </ul> <p>Work that wraps around your needs</p> <ul>  <li>Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.</li>  <li>Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.</li> </ul>       
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>14 October 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 6</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>364-A-9437</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Northgate Centre</p>
      <p>North Station Road</p>
      <p>COLCHESTER</p>
            <p>CO1 1RB</p>
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          Education / Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Diploma / Degree (Bsc / Msc) in Occupational Therapy</li>
        
        <li>HCPC Registered</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of post graduate Study</li>
        
        <li>Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent enhanced by short specialist courses, and experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>Good standard of written and spoken English</li>
        
        <li>High standard of education</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Accredited fieldwork Educator</li>
          
          <li>Member of BAOT</li>
          
          <li>Additional relevant qualifications/training e.g. CBT, counselling, emotional modulation, motivational theory etc.</li>
          
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          Knowledge
        
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        <li>College of Occupational Therapist (RCOT) Code of Professional Conduct</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of eating disorders theory and practice</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of risks that are particularly pertinent to eating disorders</li>
        
        <li>Expert knowledge of OT models of practice and specialist OT assessments and the evaluation of treatment interventions using outcomes frameworks</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of using vdTMoCA</li>
          
          <li>Direct experience of working with patients with Eating Disorders</li>
          
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            Education / Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Diploma / Degree (Bsc / Msc) in Occupational Therapy</li>
          
          <li>HCPC Registered</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of post graduate Study</li>
          
          <li>Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent enhanced by short specialist courses, and experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>Good standard of written and spoken English</li>
          
          <li>High standard of education</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Accredited fieldwork Educator</li>
            
            <li>Member of BAOT</li>
            
            <li>Additional relevant qualifications/training e.g. CBT, counselling, emotional modulation, motivational theory etc.</li>
            
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            Knowledge
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>College of Occupational Therapist (RCOT) Code of Professional Conduct</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of eating disorders theory and practice</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of risks that are particularly pertinent to eating disorders</li>
          
          <li>Expert knowledge of OT models of practice and specialist OT assessments and the evaluation of treatment interventions using outcomes frameworks</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Experience of using vdTMoCA</li>
            
            <li>Direct experience of working with patients with Eating Disorders</li>
            
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  
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    <p>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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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Northgate Centre</p>
      <p>North Station Road</p>
      <p>COLCHESTER</p>
            <p>CO1 1RB</p>
    
  

  
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Northgate Centre</p>
          <p>North Station Road</p>
          <p>COLCHESTER</p>
                    <p>CO1 1RB</p>
        
      

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

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