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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Occupational Therapists to join our acute mental health teams at our site at Kingfisher Court, Radlett. This is an exciting opportunity due to the opening of a new acute assessment ward.</p> <p>The postholder will provide occupational therapy expertise within the multi-disciplinary team, including specialist assessment, individual, and group work intervention. They will have a leadership &amp; supervisory role in the OT team. The teams consist of occupational therapists, a physiotherapist, arts therapists, a horticulturalist, psychologists as well as a full MDT.</p> <p>There are regular opportunities to network with other OTs to share ideas and good practice, engage in CPD and funded external courses including Masters or PGDip level study in a variety of specialties such as Sensory Integration, Trauma Informed Care &amp; Reducing Restrictive Practice.</p> <p>Robust supervision from the Band 7 and 8 OTs with growth opportunities will support the post-holder to develop as a Band 6 level using a bespoke training package.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li> To manage a caseload of clients with complex OT needs, using evidence-based/client-centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions in clinic and community settings and on home visits.</li>  <li> To provide leadership for junior staff, through supervision and appraisal</li>  <li> To participate in the planning, development and evaluation of OT services, holding responsibility for defined projects where appropriate.</li>  <li> To regularly supervise OT students on practice placement</li>  <li> To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.</li>  <li> To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.</li> </ul> <p>In return, we can offer you:</p> <ul>  <li>27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)</li>  <li>One of the UK's best pension schemes</li>  <li>Flexible working</li>  <li>Special leave for family and personal reasons</li>  <li>NHS Car Lease Scheme (for substantive staff)</li>  <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>  <li>Opportunities for additional training</li> </ul> <p>Previous experience of working in acute mental health is essential.</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 the<strong>Care Quality Commission.</strong></p> <p>Our family of over 4,500 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><strong>Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.</strong></p>


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

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £40,617 to £48,778 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>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>367-A&amp;UC-9923</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Kingfisher Court</p>
      <p>Kingsley Green, Harper Lane</p>
      <p>Radlett</p>
            <p>WD7 9HQ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul>  <li> To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.</li>  <li> To work using a problem-solving approach to reduce risk at home.</li>  <li> To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan.</li>  <li> To plan and implement individual interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.</li>  <li>To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.</li>  <li> To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.</li>  <li> To review and reflect on personal practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.</li>  <li>To coordinate day-to-day activities of junior staff where applicable.</li>  <li>To demonstrate basic leadership skills through the management of designated projects.</li>  <li> To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting as appropriate.</li>  <li>To participate in the supervision of junior staff as appropriate</li>  <li> To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention and feedback to appropriate forum.</li> </ul> <p><em><strong>For a more detailed description, please see attached JD and PS.</strong></em></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul>  <li> To select and apply Occupational Therapy assessments for a designated caseload, addressing occupational performance and skill deficits, enabling the client in areas of self-maintenance, productivity and leisure.</li>  <li> To work using a problem-solving approach to reduce risk at home.</li>  <li> To work with clients to identify OT goals as part of the overall care plan.</li>  <li> To plan and implement individual interventions, in collaboration with the client, using graded activity to achieve therapeutic goals.</li>  <li>To demonstrate and apply a broad level of understanding of the effect of disability and recommend adaptations to the clients physical and social environment.</li>  <li> To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment for clients with multiple needs in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of intervention.</li>  <li> To review and reflect on personal practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision and appraisal.</li>  <li>To coordinate day-to-day activities of junior staff where applicable.</li>  <li>To demonstrate basic leadership skills through the management of designated projects.</li>  <li> To participate in the induction, training and education of students and other staff in this setting as appropriate.</li>  <li>To participate in the supervision of junior staff as appropriate</li>  <li> To monitor and evaluate treatment in order to measure progress and ensure effectiveness of the intervention and feedback to appropriate forum.</li> </ul> <p><em><strong>For a more detailed description, please see attached JD and PS.</strong></em></p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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        <li>BSc/MSc/PGDip Occupational Therapy</li>
        
        <li>HCPC Registration</li>
        
        <li>Proficient use of MS Office and associated packages</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in a mental health/PICU setting</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Membership of RCOT</li>
          
          <li>Training in the use of the Model of Human Occupation</li>
          
          <li>Training in the use of other OT models such as VdTMOCA</li>
          
          <li>Sensory Integration Training</li>
          
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Application of the OT process, use of functional assessment and activity analysis</li>
        
        <li>Working knowledge of Recovery principles</li>
        
        <li>Working knowledge of standardised assessment and outcome measures relevant to role</li>
        
        <li>Experience of a leadership or supervisory role</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Documented evidence of continuing professional development</li>
          
          <li>Experience of leading a range of groups and 1:1 interventions in a health or social care setting</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>BSc/MSc/PGDip Occupational Therapy</li>
          
          <li>HCPC Registration</li>
          
          <li>Proficient use of MS Office and associated packages</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a mental health/PICU setting</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Membership of RCOT</li>
            
            <li>Training in the use of the Model of Human Occupation</li>
            
            <li>Training in the use of other OT models such as VdTMOCA</li>
            
            <li>Sensory Integration Training</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Application of the OT process, use of functional assessment and activity analysis</li>
          
          <li>Working knowledge of Recovery principles</li>
          
          <li>Working knowledge of standardised assessment and outcome measures relevant to role</li>
          
          <li>Experience of a leadership or supervisory role</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Documented evidence of continuing professional development</li>
            
            <li>Experience of leading a range of groups and 1:1 interventions in a health or social care setting</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

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

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

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Kingfisher Court</p>
      <p>Kingsley Green, Harper Lane</p>
      <p>Radlett</p>
            <p>WD7 9HQ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Kingfisher Court</p>
          <p>Kingsley Green, Harper Lane</p>
          <p>Radlett</p>
                    <p>WD7 9HQ</p>
        
      

      
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            <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

Senior Occupational Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Berkshire Wellness Hub (BWH) delivers advice and support to individuals experiencing situational problems and/or mental health difficulties across Berkshire. We are primarily a web-based and telephone support service for patients with a variety of mental health related presentations, with dedicated provision for weekly virtual and face to face contacts in all Berkshire localities. This post will predominantly cover the West Berkshire area for drop-in support and we offer hybrid working to facilitate support.</p>
<p>The team will use the Elemental platform to manage support plans for clients, connecting them to appropriate bodies including housing support, financial support, social support and VCSE organisations in order to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Facilitate appropriate self-management</li>
<li>Support recovery</li>
<li>Facilitate timely intervention to prevent crisis escalation &amp; potential need for secondary care mental health.</li>
</ul>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post holder will work closely with experienced BWH leads and Mental Health Practitioners in the Common Point of Entry (CPE) service to develop appropriate individual plans for signposting to other agencies, where applicable. They may also be responsible for offering some follow up sessions to clients, to support engagement in the plan/s identified in their initial session.</p>
<p>They will contribute towards developing and maintaining the close working relationships with other statutory and non-statutory agencies within Berkshire. With the support of the wider CPE Leadership Team these roles will embed the "helping you help yourself" ethos for all our clients and carers.</p>
<p>The service will operate from 8am to 7pm Monday to Thursday, and 8am-5pm on Fridays, excluding bank holidays. The post holder will be expected to cover 1-2 later shifts per week to cover service hours.</p>
<p>BWH staff will be given operational and line management supervision by senior members of the BWH team, with further clear escalation routes to CPE Leads. There are ample other in-site learning opportunities such as BHFT training packages, peer supervisions and comprehensive individually tailored induction programme.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. </p> <p>Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:</p> <ul>  <li>Caring for and about you is our top priority</li>  <li>Committed to providing good quality, safe services</li>  <li>Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions</li> </ul> <p>Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:</p> <ul>  <li>Flexible working options to support work-life balance</li>  <li>27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell</li>  <li>Generous NHS pension scheme</li>  <li>Excellent learning and career development opportunities</li>  <li>'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles</li>  <li>Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services</li>  <li>Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants</li>  <li>Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality</li>  <li>Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave</li>  <li>Free parking across Trust sites</li> </ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>12 December 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £28,860 to £31,671 a year
      
        per annum (inc. of HCAS)
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>371-MHS930-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>London House</p>
      <p>London Road</p>
      <p>Bracknell</p>
            <p>RG12 2UT</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>The must haves for this role:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Experience of working/training in mental health services or studying psychology/health studies</li>  <li>Previous experience in health or social care work</li>  <li>Experience of working/training in or with a diverse or multi-cultural community</li>  <li>Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills</li>  <li>Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li> </ul> <p>For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.</p> <p><strong>We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.</strong></p> <p>Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact: Kelly Jarrett on email: <a href="mailto:kelly.jarrett@berkshire.nhs.uk" target="_blank">kelly.jarrett@berkshire.nhs.uk</a> wholl be delighted to help.</p> <p>Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>The must haves for this role:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Experience of working/training in mental health services or studying psychology/health studies</li>  <li>Previous experience in health or social care work</li>  <li>Experience of working/training in or with a diverse or multi-cultural community</li>  <li>Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills</li>  <li>Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li> </ul> <p>For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.</p> <p><strong>We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.</strong></p> <p>Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to contact: Kelly Jarrett on email: <a href="mailto:kelly.jarrett@berkshire.nhs.uk" target="_blank">kelly.jarrett@berkshire.nhs.uk</a> wholl be delighted to help.</p> <p>Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Education/Qualifications/Training
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>NVQ in health, social care or relevant subject or relevant experience</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of vocational training or further study</li>
        
        <li>Education to GCSE standard or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to undertake relevant training Experience of working in or with a diverse or multi-cultural community</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience working/training in mental health services or studying psychology/health studies</li>
          
          <li>Honours Degree in Psychology (Upper Second class 2:1 or higher)</li>
          
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          Previous Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Previous experience in Health or Social Care work</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates high standards in written communication</li>
        
        <li>Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage own caseload and time</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in or with a diverse or multi-cultural community</li>
        
        <li>Able to write clear reports and letters.</li>
        
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          <li>Previous experience of working with people in mental health and community settings</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in the voluntary sector including in housing, employment or debt services</li>
          
          <li>Experience of mental health promotion or health campaign work</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with refugees/ asylum seekers</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of taking part in mental health assessments</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of delivering evidence based psychosocial  interventions</li>
          
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        <li>Ability to evaluate and put in place learning from training</li>
        
        <li>Computer literate</li>
        
        <li>Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills</li>
        
        <li>Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates a basic understanding of community mental health services</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental well-being</li>
        
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          <li>Demonstrates an understanding of full range of mental health problems and how they may present in Primary Care</li>
          
          <li>Fluent in languages other than English</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies</li>
          
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          Additional Requirements
        
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        <li>High level of enthusiasm and motivation</li>
        
        <li>Advanced communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships</li>
        
        <li>Ability to be self-reflective and use supervision and personal development positively and effectively</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work under pressure</li>
        
        <li>Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality</li>
        
        <li>To work flexibly within and outside of office hours on a shift pattern</li>
        
        <li>Car driver with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation</li>
        
        <li>Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with distressing circumstances</li>
        
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          <li>NVQ in health, social care or relevant subject or relevant experience</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of vocational training or further study</li>
          
          <li>Education to GCSE standard or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to undertake relevant training Experience of working in or with a diverse or multi-cultural community</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
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            <li>Experience working/training in mental health services or studying psychology/health studies</li>
            
            <li>Honours Degree in Psychology (Upper Second class 2:1 or higher)</li>
            
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            Previous Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous experience in Health or Social Care work</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates high standards in written communication</li>
          
          <li>Worked in a service where agreed targets are in place</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage own caseload and time</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in or with a diverse or multi-cultural community</li>
          
          <li>Able to write clear reports and letters.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Previous experience of working with people in mental health and community settings</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in the voluntary sector including in housing, employment or debt services</li>
            
            <li>Experience of mental health promotion or health campaign work</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working with refugees/ asylum seekers</li>
            
            <li>Evidence of taking part in mental health assessments</li>
            
            <li>Evidence of delivering evidence based psychosocial  interventions</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to evaluate and put in place learning from training</li>
          
          <li>Computer literate</li>
          
          <li>Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills</li>
          
          <li>Able to develop good therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates a basic understanding of community mental health services</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental well-being</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Demonstrates an understanding of full range of mental health problems and how they may present in Primary Care</li>
            
            <li>Fluent in languages other than English</li>
            
            <li>Demonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Additional Requirements
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>High level of enthusiasm and motivation</li>
          
          <li>Advanced communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships</li>
          
          <li>Ability to be self-reflective and use supervision and personal development positively and effectively</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work under pressure</li>
          
          <li>Regard for others and respect for individual rights of autonomy and confidentiality</li>
          
          <li>To work flexibly within and outside of office hours on a shift pattern</li>
          
          <li>Car driver with ability and willingness to travel to locations throughout the organisation</li>
          
          <li>Able to empathise, be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others as well as being able to cope with distressing circumstances</li>
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>London House</p>
      <p>London Road</p>
      <p>Bracknell</p>
            <p>RG12 2UT</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>London House</p>
          <p>London Road</p>
          <p>Bracknell</p>
                    <p>RG12 2UT</p>
        
      

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

Wellness Navigator

Bank Recovery Worker Inclusion Hampshire

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are currently looking for a motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic and friendly interdisciplinary Therapy Team at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 7 team lead in the Medical team.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>This post holder will have their own caseload of complex medical in patients. They will provide clinical and managerial support to the therapy team working in specialty areas including infectious diseases, cardiology and respiratory medicine. Part of this role is to provide expert input to improve patient outcomes, facilitate discharge planning and provide supervision to the band 5 OT, students and Therapy Assistants. They will receive regular supervision and peer support as well as have opportunities for study, leadership and in-house training.</p> <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and experienced Occupational Therapist who has significant experience of working with people with a variety of medical conditions. Applicants must demonstrate a broad knowledge of treatment strategies, have excellent and advanced communication skills and demonstrate a flexible and positive approach. They should have the ability to work well in a team and to plan and run a project.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&amp;E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.</p> <p>Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top</p> <p>For more information please follow link<a href="https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/</a></p>


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

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £56,276 to £63,176 a year
      
        Per annum inclusive of HCAS
      
    </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>391-RFL-7577153-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Royal Free Hospital</p>
      <p>Pond Street</p>
      <p>Hampstead</p>
            <p>NW3 2QG</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.</p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.</p>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          World Class Care Values
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Education &amp; professional Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oDegree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy</li>
        
        <li>oHCPC Registration in OT</li>
        
        <li>oCompleted relevant post registration specialist courses for example:   oOT assessments of specific conditions  oOT treatment approaches oOutcome measures oSupervision Skills Training for staff and students oOT Practice Educator course</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oMember of Specialist OT Section group</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oSubstantial post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, predominately working with patients with physical and cognitive disabilities</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of working as an OT at a senior level with a variety of medical presentations e.g. Respiratory, Cardiac</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of working with elderly patients</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of working with Bariatric patients</li>
        
        <li>oConsiderable experience of being a Band 6 OT</li>
        
        <li>oExperience and ability of working in an acute setting</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff.</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of teaching and supervising OT students.</li>
        
        <li>oDemonstrated ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oMotivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills)</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oKnowledge and experience in the use of occupational therapy models of practice</li>
        
        <li>oDemonstrate effective communication skills to a range of audiences e.g. users, carers and other professionals</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of working effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT.</li>
        
        <li>oDemonstrated clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting.</li>
        
        <li>oKnowledge of quality assurance and audit programmes in line with requirements for Clinical Governance</li>
        
        <li>oKnowledge of research and development process, Evidence of Continuing Professional Development</li>
        
        <li>oAbility to lead a small team</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Personal
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oProfessional fluent in written and oral English.</li>
        
        <li>oAbility to carry out manual handling practices.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            World Class Care Values
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oDemonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Education &amp; professional Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oDegree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy</li>
          
          <li>oHCPC Registration in OT</li>
          
          <li>oCompleted relevant post registration specialist courses for example:   oOT assessments of specific conditions  oOT treatment approaches oOutcome measures oSupervision Skills Training for staff and students oOT Practice Educator course</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oMember of Specialist OT Section group</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oSubstantial post-graduate work experience as an Occupational Therapist, predominately working with patients with physical and cognitive disabilities</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of working as an OT at a senior level with a variety of medical presentations e.g. Respiratory, Cardiac</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of working with elderly patients</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of working with Bariatric patients</li>
          
          <li>oConsiderable experience of being a Band 6 OT</li>
          
          <li>oExperience and ability of working in an acute setting</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of teaching and supervising less experienced staff.</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of teaching and supervising OT students.</li>
          
          <li>oDemonstrated ability to work autonomously and use own initiative.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oMotivational Interviewing/ Behaviour Change training (CBT or facilitation skills)</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oKnowledge and experience in the use of occupational therapy models of practice</li>
          
          <li>oDemonstrate effective communication skills to a range of audiences e.g. users, carers and other professionals</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of working effectively and efficiently as part of an MDT.</li>
          
          <li>oDemonstrated clear understanding of clinical governance and its application to the work setting.</li>
          
          <li>oKnowledge of quality assurance and audit programmes in line with requirements for Clinical Governance</li>
          
          <li>oKnowledge of research and development process, Evidence of Continuing Professional Development</li>
          
          <li>oAbility to lead a small team</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Personal
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oProfessional fluent in written and oral English.</li>
          
          <li>oAbility to carry out manual handling practices.</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>Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Royal Free Hospital</p>
      <p>Pond Street</p>
      <p>Hampstead</p>
            <p>NW3 2QG</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Royal Free Hospital</p>
          <p>Pond Street</p>
          <p>Hampstead</p>
                    <p>NW3 2QG</p>
        
      

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

Band 7 Highly Specialised Occupational Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The post holder will work as a <strong>Specialist CAMHS Mental Health Nurse (Band 7)</strong> within the <strong>Adolescent Mental Health Team (AMHT)</strong> based in South Bedfordshire - Luton.</p>
<p>The role involves delivering specialist mental health assessments, interventions, and care coordination for adolescents, presenting with complex and high-risk mental health needs, including first-episode psychosis, severe depression, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, and trauma-related difficulties.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post holder will act as a <strong>Care Coordinator</strong> within the <strong>Care Programme Approach (CPA)</strong> framework, working collaboratively within a <strong>multidisciplinary team (MDT)</strong> that includes psychiatry, psychology, social work, and occupational therapy.</p>
<p>They will contribute to the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based care, ensuring the involvement of young people and families throughout the therapeutic process, and will uphold the Trust's values of <strong>We Care, We Respect, We Are Inclusive.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>08 December 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 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>363-SSLB7594352</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Charter House</p>
      <p>Alma Street</p>
      <p>Luton</p>
            <p>LU1 2PJ</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For further information please refer to the attached job description and person specification or contact</p>
<p>Lee Gillard</p>
<p><a href="mailto:lee.gillard1@nhs.net" target="_blank">lee.gillard1@nhs.net</a></p>
<p>01525 638614</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For further information please refer to the attached job description and person specification or contact</p>
<p>Lee Gillard</p>
<p><a href="mailto:lee.gillard1@nhs.net" target="_blank">lee.gillard1@nhs.net</a></p>
<p>01525 638614</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oRegistered Mental Health Nurse (Part 3/8/13 of the UKCC Register)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oMentorship or equivalent teaching qualification/experience</li>
          
          <li>oCBT training</li>
          
          <li>oMaster's Degree or working towards postgraduate qualification in related CAMHS or specific treatment modality.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oExtensive experience working in CAMHS or equivalent setting or able to demonstrate experience of working with young people in crisis</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of working in community CAMHS and working with a multi-agency network</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of working in a crisis setting</li>
        
        <li>oExperience of managing and supervising junior staff</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oExperience of using CBT</li>
          
          <li>oSpecialty CAMHS experience (e.g. YOT/Eating Disorders/ Adolescent Inpatient ward/ work in substance abuse)</li>
          
          <li>oIssues which impact on care delivery</li>
          
          <li>oKnowledge of audit and research</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oEvidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in young people's mental health, including mental health risk assessments and therapeutic interventions</li>
        
        <li>oAble to assess, hypothesize and prescribe nursing interventions</li>
        
        <li>oAdvanced skills in   particular therapeutic approaches</li>
        
        <li>oProven ability to work with children and young people in distress or  through psychiatric emergency</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oEstablishing and running groups.</li>
          
          <li>oTraining to others</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oRegistered Mental Health Nurse (Part 3/8/13 of the UKCC Register)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oMentorship or equivalent teaching qualification/experience</li>
            
            <li>oCBT training</li>
            
            <li>oMaster's Degree or working towards postgraduate qualification in related CAMHS or specific treatment modality.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oExtensive experience working in CAMHS or equivalent setting or able to demonstrate experience of working with young people in crisis</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of working in community CAMHS and working with a multi-agency network</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of working in a crisis setting</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of managing and supervising junior staff</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oExperience of using CBT</li>
            
            <li>oSpecialty CAMHS experience (e.g. YOT/Eating Disorders/ Adolescent Inpatient ward/ work in substance abuse)</li>
            
            <li>oIssues which impact on care delivery</li>
            
            <li>oKnowledge of audit and research</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oEvidence of well-developed clinical skills and knowledge in young people's mental health, including mental health risk assessments and therapeutic interventions</li>
          
          <li>oAble to assess, hypothesize and prescribe nursing interventions</li>
          
          <li>oAdvanced skills in   particular therapeutic approaches</li>
          
          <li>oProven ability to work with children and young people in distress or  through psychiatric emergency</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oEstablishing and running groups.</li>
            
            <li>oTraining to others</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 
      <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>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>East London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Charter House</p>
      <p>Alma Street</p>
      <p>Luton</p>
            <p>LU1 2PJ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>East London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Charter House</p>
          <p>Alma Street</p>
          <p>Luton</p>
                    <p>LU1 2PJ</p>
        
      

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

AMHT Nurse

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you passionate about delivering high-quality psychological care for adults with complex mental health needs? </strong></p>
<p>We're looking for an experienced psychological professional whether you're a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist, a BABCP-accredited CBT Therapist, or another qualified psychological therapist to join our friendly and supportive team in South Buckinghamshire. If you're working at a <strong>band 7 or 8a we can offer full-time hours (37.5) or you're working at an band 8b we are able to offer the vacancy part-time working 22.5 hours per week.</strong></p>
<p>You'll join a well-established, supportive team of psychologists and psychotherapists committed to innovation and excellence. We offer expert clinical supervision, a wide range of CPD opportunities, and the chance to contribute to service development, research and training. Our new High Wycombe hub is just a short walk from the mainline station, making commuting easy.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As a member of a specialist Psychological Therapies team, you will work closely with colleagues in our CMHT and in-patient teams as well as the newly develop Primary Care Community Mental Health Hubs. You will also liaise with and support psychological therapists working at earlier steps in the Buckinghamshire Psychological Therapies Pathway. You will work with the Clinical Lead, Locality Leads, Team Manager and your team to ensure that the Buckinghamshire Psychological Therapies Pathway achieves its key objectives of delivering integrated, safe, accessible, responsive, effective and caring services to people in Buckinghamshire.</p> <p>You will provide psychological assessments and interventions for adults with severe and/or complex mental health problems, their families and carers. You will provide supervision and management support to other psychological therapists and consultation and guidance to our colleagues in the CMHT. You will have excellent communication skills and will participate in multidisciplinary risk assessment, formulation and care planning. You should be able to demonstrate your experience, skills and qualifications in evidence-based approaches in specialist adult mental health settings, this may include for example CBT or third wave approaches / Schema Therapy / EMDR / DBT / MBT / CAT. You will ensure the service you provide is of a high quality and meets national guidance as well as meeting local and nationally agreed targets.</p>



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


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 December 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
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    <p>
      £47,810 to £74,896 a year
      
        per annum | pro rata
      
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  <p>Fixed term</p>

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

  
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-BM7638298</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Saffron House, High Wycombe</p>
      <p>Easton Street</p>
      <p>High Wycombe</p>
            <p>HP11 1NH</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.</p> <p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p> <p>The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.</p> <p>We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.</p> <p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p> <p>The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.</p> <p>We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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        <li>Doctoral-level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or equivalent)</li>
        
        <li>HCPC registration or BABCP accreditation</li>
        
        <li>Accreditation with a recognised body (e.g., BABCP, ACAT, SfDBT)</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Teaching, training or mentoring skills/qualifications</li>
          
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          Experience
        
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        <li>Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across care settings</li>
        
        <li>Experience working with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties</li>
        
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          <li>Experience of supervising others and providing consultation to professionals</li>
          
          <li>Experience of running therapeutic groups</li>
          
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          Skills
        
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        <li>Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information effectively</li>
        
        <li>Skills in complex psychological assessment and intervention</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, managing time and priorities</li>
        
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          <li>HCPC registration or BABCP accreditation</li>
          
          <li>Accreditation with a recognised body (e.g., BABCP, ACAT, SfDBT)</li>
          
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            <li>Teaching, training or mentoring skills/qualifications</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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          <li>Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment across care settings</li>
          
          <li>Experience working with severe and/or complex mental health difficulties</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
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            <li>Experience of supervising others and providing consultation to professionals</li>
            
            <li>Experience of running therapeutic groups</li>
            
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            Skills
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Ability to communicate complex, sensitive information effectively</li>
          
          <li>Skills in complex psychological assessment and intervention</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, managing time and priorities</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
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            <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic case management tools</li>
            
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    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
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        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
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      <p>Saffron House, High Wycombe</p>
      <p>Easton Street</p>
      <p>High Wycombe</p>
            <p>HP11 1NH</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
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          <p>Saffron House, High Wycombe</p>
          <p>Easton Street</p>
          <p>High Wycombe</p>
                    <p>HP11 1NH</p>
        
      

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

Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (Part-Time)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This role offers a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of the radiotherapy/proton beam therapy review team at UCLH. The post holder will undertake rotations between the photon and proton departments. The role involves working and leading within the Radiotherapy Review Team; reviewing patients during their treatment and supporting them both physically and psychologically throughout their radiotherapy journey. They will be required to ensure there is an appropriate plan for the on-treatment review of each patient and a mechanism of communication to the wider MDT. The post holder will play a key role in helping patients understand the treatment process, toxicity and likely side effects of radiotherapy, along with providing them with advice on how to self-care and manage their symptoms appropriately. Any proton beam therapy or photon beam thearpy training required relating to managing side effects of this treatment and other required underpinning knowledge will be provided. Training for on treatment review and independent/supplementary prescribing if required will be supported.The photon department is equipped with Varian TrueBeam systems and a Halcyon with advanced imaging packages and 6DoF couches. The department has a comprehensive brachytherapy suite and a Gulmay skin unit. UCLH is one of only two NHS sites delivering proton beam therapy across the NHS.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To work with Review Radiographers, Radiotherapy Sisters, Charge Nurses and Staff Nurses, leading as part of the review team.To review patient's during their course of photon or proton treatment and to support them both physically and psychologically throughout their treatment.To ensure there is an appropriate plan for the on-treatment review of each patient and a mechanism of communication of untoward effectsTo lead on service evaluations, audits and projects under a quality improvement framework within the scope of the Review TeamTo leave in teaching, development and appraisal of members of the Review TeamTo help patients understand the treatment process, toxicity and likely side effects of radiotherapy both during and after treatment. Patients should be encouraged to report side effects and advised how to manage symptoms appropriately.To ensure patients' side effects are treated appropriately and efficiently.To give verbal and written information if required.To enable them to discuss any concerns they may have and to feel supported during their treatment.To refer patients as necessary to other health care professionals e.g. dieticians, counsellors etc. and community agencies as needed.To ensure that appropriate follow up arrangements are made and continuity of care communicated to the patient and any other appropriate health care profession. </p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.</p> <p>We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:</p> <p> University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)</p> <p> National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery</p> <p> Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals</p> <p> University College Hospital Grafton Way Building</p> <p> Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine</p> <p> University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre</p> <p> The Hospital for Tropical Diseases</p> <p> University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street</p> <p>We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>09 December 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £56,276 to £63,176 a year
      
        Per Annum Inclusive of HCAS
      
    </p>
  
  

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

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

  
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <p>309-UCLH-7168</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>University College London Hospital</p>
      <p>235 Euston Road</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>NW1 2BU</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.</strong></p>  <p>Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*</p> <p>* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.</p> <p>UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: <strong>Flexible working</strong>.</p> <p>To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.</strong></p>  <p>Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*</p> <p>* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.</p> <p>UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: <strong>Flexible working</strong>.</p> <p>To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Knowledge and Qualifications
        
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        <li>BSc in therapeutic radiography or equivalent formal qualification.</li>
        
        <li>Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
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          <li>Participation in audit/clinical governance.</li>
          
          <li>PGc Non-medical Prescribing</li>
          
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          Experience
        
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      <ul>
        
        <li>Significant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge</li>
        
        <li>Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.</li>
        
        <li>Leadership experience</li>
        
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          Skills &amp; Abilities
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations within the department and nationally in conferences and workshops.</li>
        
        <li>Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits.</li>
        
        <li>Plan, prioritise and organise own and section workload.</li>
        
        <li>Be committed to self-development and continued professional development.</li>
        
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          <li>Health Profession Council (HPC) registration as a therapy or nuclear medicine radiographer.</li>
          
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            Experience
          
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          <li>Significant postgraduate experience with specialist training and knowledge</li>
          
          <li>Practical experience in planning and delivering a wide range of radiotherapy techniques.</li>
          
          <li>Leadership experience</li>
          
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          <li>Provide specialist clinical training and undertake presentations within the department and nationally in conferences and workshops.</li>
          
          <li>Plan, carry out and analyse clinical and departmental audits.</li>
          
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    <h3 id="tier-two-sponsorship">Certificate of Sponsorship</h3>
    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  
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    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

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

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <p>University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>University College London Hospital</p>
      <p>235 Euston Road</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>NW1 2BU</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <p>University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>University College London Hospital</p>
          <p>235 Euston Road</p>
          <p>London</p>
                    <p>NW1 2BU</p>
        
      

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

Advanced Practitioner On-Treatment Review Therapeutic Radiographer

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>A rare opportunity for a motivated individual with lived experience of the Criminal Justice System or prison custody. Do you want to work with psychologists and practitioners to support people on their recovery journey?</p>
<p>Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) seeks individuals with lived experience to join our Primary Care Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTR) teams in Surrey, Buckinghamshire, and Hampshire.</p>
<p>This application is for High Wycombe, with an option to base in Aylesbury.</p>
<p>This role is ideal for someone who wants to use their experience of prison and/or the CJS to help others accessing MHTR support. Peer support experience is desirable but not essential; what matters most is your ability to use personal experience to support others and your aspiration to do so within a supportive NHS team.</p>
<p>Training will be provided. Independent travel across the Guilford area is essential. Peer support is founded on the belief that no one is better placed to guide recovery than someone who has walked the same path.</p>
<p>We actively seek peers with lived experience of both CJS and health or social care needs, e.g., mental health or substance misuse.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Main duties of the job</p> <p>The Peer Support Worker will provide formalised peer support and practical assistance to service users in order for them to engage with appropriate services, develop an identity outside of the criminal justice system, and regain control over their lives and their own unique recovery process. </p> <p>The Peer Support Worker will come alongside a service user and assist them when aspiring and considering the initial steps on their recovery journey.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;</p> <ul>  <li>Supporting your career development and progression</li>  <li>Excellent NHS Pension scheme</li>  <li>Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave</li>  <li>Options for flexible working</li>  <li>Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)</li>  <li>Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources</li>  <li>If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients</li>  <li>Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k</li>  <li>Free car parking at all trust sites</li>  <li>Free flu vaccinations every year</li>  <li>Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)</li> </ul> <p>We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.</p> <p><strong>Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.</strong></p> <p><strong>Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications</strong></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>08 December 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        pa pro rata
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>18 months</p>
  

  
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-LBG-25-7658904</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Thames Valley Probation Service 23A Easton St,</p>
            <p>High Wycombe,</p>
            <p>HP11 1NT</p>
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    <p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p> To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users</p> <p> To help individuals identify strengths, interests, and their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals</p> <p> To support the implementation of groups and networks that enable participation in activities</p> <p> To actively engage with colleagues and other professionals to ensure the needs of the client group are met</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p> To establish a supportive and respectful relationship with service users</p> <p> To help individuals identify strengths, interests, and their own achievable and meaningful recovery goals</p> <p> To support the implementation of groups and networks that enable participation in activities</p> <p> To actively engage with colleagues and other professionals to ensure the needs of the client group are met</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Experience
        
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        <li>Lived experience of the Criminal Justice System.</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to use own experiences to support others.</li>
        
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          <li>Experience of supporting people in the community.</li>
          
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          Other
        
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        <li>Able to fulfil the requirement to commute across the whole of the West Mercia Area.</li>
        
        <li>Personal values.</li>
        
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    <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Thames Valley Probation Service 23A Easton St,</p>
            <p>High Wycombe,</p>
            <p>HP11 1NT</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Thames Valley Probation Service 23A Easton St,</p>
                    <p>High Wycombe,</p>
                    <p>HP11 1NT</p>
        
      

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

Peer Support Worker : MHTR

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you looking for part time work? We have a rewarding role based in our friendly team!</strong></p>
<p><strong>We are looking for a person who is passionate about providing excellent care to the adult acute mental health population, and who want to contribute to the therapeutic input provided for people using our services at our site in Radlett.</strong></p>
<p>The Recreational Worker organises and provides a predominantly ward-based recreational/leisure service, based on the adult acute mental health wards.</p>
<p>The activities they facilitate occur alongside therapeutic interventions from the Occupational Therapy service, Psychology, Arts therapies and the ward Nursing Team to enhance a service user's stay in hospital.</p>
<p>The recreational service is provided during afternoons, evenings, weekends and bank holidays</p>
<p><strong>As this is a part time role, we would be unable to offer sponsorship due to the Home Office salary threshold, for further information: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/</a></strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>You will organise and provide a predominantly ward-basedrecreational/leisure servicesuch as gardening groups, craft sessions, music activities, sports/active sessions, facilitating gym sessions, games, etc.</li>  <li>You will be based on the adult acute mental health wards where service users require support for a range of diagnoses such as psychosis, depression, or anxiety.</li>  <li>The recreational service is provided during afternoons, evenings and weekends and so the role requires working in the early evenings until 8pm and on the weekends 9 -5.</li>  <li>The team consists of a Lead and Head Occupational Therapist, Band 6 and 5 Occupational Therapists, Assistant Therapy Practitioners, and a Horticultural Therapist. We work closely with Art and Drama Therapists, and Psychologists.</li>  <li>The Recreational Worker role offers the opportunity to provide the main link between the wards and the therapy team.</li> </ul> <p>In return, we can offer you:</p> <ul>  <li>5% on top of basic salary high cost allowance supplement (subject to a minimum and a maximum payment pro rata)</li>  <li>27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) plus bank holidays (pro rata where applicable)</li>  <li>One of the UK's best pension schemes</li>  <li>Comprehensive health and wellbeing services</li>  <li>Special leave for family and personal reasons</li>  <li>NHS Car Lease Scheme</li>  <li>Employee Assistance Programme</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 the<strong>Care Quality Commission.</strong></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><strong>Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.</strong></p>       
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>28 November 2025</p>

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £26,240 to £27,928 a year
      
        Per annum, Pro rata (5% HCAS Included)
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>367-A&amp;UC-9897</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Kingfisher Court, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ</p>
      <p>Harper Lane</p>
      <p>Radlett</p>
            <p>WD7 9HQ</p>
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<li>You will work effectively as a member of a team in providing social, recreational and leisure activities using a person centered approach.</li>
<li>You will provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and motivation to engage in recreational sessions.</li>
<li>You will use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery and well-being.</li>
<li>Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, to facilitate and participate in planned group-work and individual activities.</li>
<li>Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, to contribute to the ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.</li>
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<li>You will work effectively as a member of a team in providing social, recreational and leisure activities using a person centered approach.</li>
<li>You will provide timely feedback to the MDT information regarding the service users wellbeing and motivation to engage in recreational sessions.</li>
<li>You will use technical / creative skills to engage service users in meaningful and appropriate activities to promote independence, recovery and well-being.</li>
<li>Under supervision of an Occupational Therapist, to facilitate and participate in planned group-work and individual activities.</li>
<li>Under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist, to contribute to the ongoing assessment and adjustment of clinical interventions based on the fluctuating needs of the service users.</li>
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          QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
        
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        <li>Facilitation and use of activity in group settings</li>
        
        <li>Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to undertake relevant training to the post</li>
        
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          <li>Qualification relevant to the post</li>
          
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          PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
        
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        <li>Some experience working in paid or voluntary employment or community work relevant to post.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with individuals and groups</li>
        
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          COMMUNICATION SKILLS
        
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        <li>Ability to provide and receive sensitive information regarding services users care and social situation.</li>
        
        <li>Good communication skills written and verbal.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to use a range of communication skills to overcome barriers to engagement.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work effectively in a team.</li>
        
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        <li>Basic problem solving and clinical judgement skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to respond appropriately to the changing needs of service users</li>
        
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          <li>Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and associated packages</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to undertake relevant training to the post</li>
          
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            PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
          
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          <li>Some experience working in paid or voluntary employment or community work relevant to post.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with individuals and groups</li>
          
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            <li>Experience of working with people/caring for people with mental health problems, learning disabilities or special needs.</li>
            
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          <li>Ability to provide and receive sensitive information regarding services users care and social situation.</li>
          
          <li>Good communication skills written and verbal.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to use a range of communication skills to overcome barriers to engagement.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work effectively in a team.</li>
          
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            ANALYTICAL SKILLS
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Basic problem solving and clinical judgement skills</li>
          
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    <p>Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Kingfisher Court, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ</p>
      <p>Harper Lane</p>
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        <p>Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Kingfisher Court, Harper Lane, Radlett, WD7 9HQ</p>
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Occupational Therapy Recreational Worker

<p>We are currently looking for a Psychology or Criminology graduate in and around Luton eager to build a meaningful career in mental health, clinical practice, or the education and training sector? This Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant role offers you the perfect launchpad to gain invaluable hands-on experience supporting students with complex needs - all while setting you on a clear career pathway toward clinical roles such as Assistant Psychologist, Clinical Practitioner, or Therapist.</p><p>Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant - Pathway to Clinical Careers</p><p>Location: Luton</p><p>Contract: Full-Time Long-Term</p><p>Start Date: Immidiate</p><p>Salary: £460-£500 per week</p><p>Sector: Mental Health, Clinical Development, Education and Training</p><p>You'll benefit from ongoing professional development, targeted internal education and training, and opportunities to progress into roles like Assistant Psychologist or funded postgraduate study. Many of our graduates have successfully transitioned into permanent clinical roles within our multi-disciplinary team in Luton.</p><p>Why Join Us?</p><ul><li>Gain essential clinical experience before pursuing postgraduate qualifications</li><li>Receive mentorship from experienced professionals in education and therapy</li><li>Thrive in a setting that values your personal development as much as your students'</li><li>Make a real, positive impact on children with SEMH needs</li><li>Join a supportive, trauma-informed care team focused on innovation and growth</li></ul><p>Your Role: Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant </p><p>Based in a respected Special Educational Needs school in Luton, you will work closely with children facing Social, Emotional, and Mental Health challenges, Autism, and behavioural difficulties. Supported by a dedicated clinical and therapeutic team, your responsibilities will include:</p><ul><li>Delivering personalised 1:1 and small group interventions</li><li>Applying therapeutic techniques to support emotional regulation</li><li>Collaborating with educational psychologists, counsellors, and therapists</li><li>Supporting students' academic and personal growth</li><li>Building trusting relationships that empower students to thrive</li></ul><p>Clear Career Progression as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant:</p><ul><li>Clinical or Educational Psychology</li><li>Occupational Therapy or Speech and Language Therapy</li><li>Specialist Teaching and SEN Education</li><li>Mental Health Support and Youth Intervention</li></ul><p>Who We're Looking For</p><ul><li>Final-year or recent graduates in Psychology, Criminology, or related disciplines</li><li>Passionate about mental health, neurodiversity, and supporting young people</li><li>Committed to a minimum 12-month position to ensure consistent care</li><li>Experience working with children or young people is a plus, but not essential</li><li>Motivated, emotionally intelligent, and resilient</li></ul><p>If you're a Psychology or Criminology graduate ready to launch your career as a Psychology Graduate Mental Health Assistant, this role in Luton offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills and build a rewarding clinical career.</p>

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