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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>At NELFT, we're proud to be thelargest provider of Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) in England.</p> <p>Our MHSTs deliverevidence-based individual and group interventionswithin educational settings, supporting children and young people aged4 to 18who are experiencingmild to moderate mental health difficulties. We also championwhole-school approachesto promote positive mental health across entire school communities.</p> <strong>Integrated, Holistic Support</strong> <p>MHSTs work alongside existing school-based services -- including counsellors, nurses, educational psychologists, and voluntary sector partners -- to strengthen the support available for children and young people. For those with more complex needs, we provide a vital link toCAMHS services, ensuring timely access to the right care.</p> <strong>Who We're Looking For</strong> <p>We're seeking a passionate and experienced practitioner who is:</p> <ul>  <li>A qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner who is willing and committed to completing the SWP PgDip course starting in January 2026.</li> </ul> <p>You must be fully registered with a relevant professional or regulatory body ( BPS or BABCP) and haveextensive clinical experience working with children and young people with emotional wellbeing and mental health needs.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As a valued member of our Mental Health Support Team (MHST), you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality mental health support to children and young people across schools and colleges in SW Essex. Your responsibilities will include:</p> <p><strong>Clinical Delivery &amp; Support</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Deliveringevidence-based interventions in schools</li>  <li>Conductingcomprehensive assessments, including risk assessments, care planning, and reviews for children and young people</li>  <li>Making referrals to specialist services and external agencies when needed</li>  <li>Provision of high quality clinical supervision.</li>  <li>Working with schools to support the development of the Whole School Approach</li> </ul> <strong>Professional Practice</strong> <ul>  <li>Acting as anautonomous, registered practitioner, accountable for your own clinical decisions in line with your professional code of conduct and NELFT policies</li>  <li>Supporting the transformation of children and young people's mental health as part of theNHS Long-Term Plan</li> </ul> <strong>Quality &amp; Outcomes</strong> <ul>  <li>Routinely measuringclinical outcomes using Routine Outcome Measures (ROMs)to guide and improve practice</li>  <li>Ensuring all care is delivered viaNICE-compliant pathways.</li> </ul> <strong>Teamwork &amp; Leadership</strong> <ul>  <li>Providing leadership, promotinginitiative, creativity, and motivation</li>  <li>Communicating complex clinical information effectively to ensurecollaborative working</li>  <li>Contributing to a positive team culture while working independently and collaboratively with other professionals and agencies</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Our Values 2025 - 2030Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.They are:We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.</p> <p>Starting with NELFT - NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.</p> <p>Probationary Period - This post will be subject to a probationary period.</p> <p>High Cost Area Supplement - Fringe</p> <p>This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 5% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £1,303 and a maximum payment of £2,198 per annum, pro rata for part t</p>       
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>29 September 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        per annum (pro rata)
      
    </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,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Job share,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>395-EC280-25</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Pheonix House Basildon</p>
      <p>Christopher Martin Road</p>
      <p>Basildon</p>
            <p>SS143EZ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Join the South West Essex MHST covering Basildon, Thurrock and Brentwood and Billericay</strong> </p><p>The South-West Essex Mental Health Support Team (MHST) delivers early intervention and prevention-focused mental health support across a wide geographical area. Were are a passionate, multidisciplinary team committed to improving the emotional wellbeing of children and young people in educational settings.</p> <p>We pride ourselves on being afriendly, supportive teamthat values collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning. We understand the importance of ahealthy work-life balance, and we welcomeflexible working applicationsin line with Trust policies.</p> <strong>Professional Development &amp; Training</strong> <p>We actively encourageContinual Professional Development (CPD) and are committed to helping our staff grow and progress. The successful candidates will undertake the:</p> <ul>  <li><strong>Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (SWP)</strong> course starting in January 2026</li> </ul> <p>For full details, please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.</p>  <p><strong>Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.</strong></p> <p><strong>Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Join the South West Essex MHST covering Basildon, Thurrock and Brentwood and Billericay</strong> </p><p>The South-West Essex Mental Health Support Team (MHST) delivers early intervention and prevention-focused mental health support across a wide geographical area. Were are a passionate, multidisciplinary team committed to improving the emotional wellbeing of children and young people in educational settings.</p> <p>We pride ourselves on being afriendly, supportive teamthat values collaboration, compassion, and continuous learning. We understand the importance of ahealthy work-life balance, and we welcomeflexible working applicationsin line with Trust policies.</p> <strong>Professional Development &amp; Training</strong> <p>We actively encourageContinual Professional Development (CPD) and are committed to helping our staff grow and progress. The successful candidates will undertake the:</p> <ul>  <li><strong>Senior Wellbeing Practitioner (SWP)</strong> course starting in January 2026</li> </ul> <p>For full details, please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.</p>  <p><strong>Certificates of SponsorshipAlthough we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.</strong></p> <p><strong>Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Successful completion of a graduate training (e.g. nursing, social work, occupational therapy) or have completed a low intensity EMHP/CWP Qualification.</li>
        
        <li>To be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, NMC, BABCP, BPS)</li>
        
        <li>Attended/willing to attend SWP course</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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        <li>Experience of working with moderate presentations and neurodivergence.</li>
        
        <li>at least 1 year as a registered practitioner delivering low intensity CBT-informed interventions</li>
        
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          <li>2 years post qualification experience in children's mental health services</li>
          
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          Travel
        
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        <li>To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area</li>
        
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          <li>To be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, NMC, BABCP, BPS)</li>
          
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          <li>Experience of working with moderate presentations and neurodivergence.</li>
          
          <li>at least 1 year as a registered practitioner delivering low intensity CBT-informed interventions</li>
          
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            <li>2 years post qualification experience in children's mental health services</li>
            
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            Travel
          
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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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        <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>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Pheonix House Basildon</p>
      <p>Christopher Martin Road</p>
      <p>Basildon</p>
            <p>SS143EZ</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Pheonix House Basildon</p>
          <p>Christopher Martin Road</p>
          <p>Basildon</p>
                    <p>SS143EZ</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Senior Wellbeing Practitioner - South-West Essex MHST

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Band 6 - Mental Health Practitioner(Mental Health Support Teams)</strong></p> <p>Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) support children, young people and their families that have links to identified school settings. Each designated MHST will work in collaboration with schools and other agencies that cover a population of up to 7,000 children and young people. Trailblazer sites were established in Kent in 2019, with the service aim to cover 50% of the schools across Kent and Medway by 2026. This is expected to increase early access to services and offer greater preventative provision. </p> <p>We also work with our schools to support their development of a Whole School Approach (WSA) to emotional wellbeing and mental heath as well as their development of curriculum content to ensure pupils are taught about mental health in the classroom.</p> <p>The post-holder will be expected to work closely with schools to support children and young people (CYP), their families and staff to foster a whole school approach to mental well-being.</p> <p>The vacancy primarily covers scholls in tunbridge wells area.</p> <p>Please see our Website for examples and explanations of our work.</p> <p>Kent and Medway Mental Health Support Teams | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust</p> <p>the successful applicant should also be KCL Senior Welbeing Program, eligible and ready to start Jan 26,2026 on the course. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As part of their role the post holders will be responsible for delivering interventions within schools and colleges and hold an individual caseload. The post-holder will ideally have clinical experience working with Children &amp; Young People experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties and be expected to deliver CBT interventions for anxiety, low mood, and behavioural problems individually and in groups.</p>
<p>Previous clinical experience will be considered alongside the expectations stated and in support we provide informal training and wider CPD opportunities as well a robust supervision programme to support development of low intensity CBT skills, intervention adaptation and WSA delivery.</p>
<p>An additional part of this role includes supervisory responsibility of junior colleagues and if not previously completed there is an opportunity to enrol on a supervisor's course (at one of our affiliated universities) which is already funded and established by the service<strong>. </strong>Supervisory training will enhance your skills to support EMHP and CWP junior colleagues to undertake their clinical roles. Within your role you will be offered additional supervision which will support your professional development.</p>
<p>The post-holder will be a graduate qualified health care professional (Qualification examples: Nurse, CWP, EMHP, Social Worker, IAPT CBT Therapist or OT)</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>Our Values 2025 - 2030</strong></p> <p>Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.They are:We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.</p> <p><strong>Starting with NELFT </strong></p> <p>NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.</p> <p><strong>Flexible Working</strong></p> <p>We will consider part-time hours (30 hours plus) and flexible working pattern applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to promote a healthy work life balance.</p>       
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>30 September 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Job share,
        
      
        
          Flexible working,
        
      
        
          Compressed hours
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>395-KM294-25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Maidstone Studios</p>
      <p>Vinters park, new cut road,</p>
      <p>Maidstone</p>
            <p>ME14 5NZ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Detailed job description and main responsibilities</strong></p> <p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.</p> <p>Skills needed for the post:</p> <ul>  <li>Good knowledge and ability to apply CBT interventions.</li>  <li>Confident in working alongside both Children/Young people and Education settings.</li>  <li>Willingness to learn and develop both clinical and supervisor skills.</li>  <li>Awareness of the importance of safeguarding and the role of a Mental Health professional in this.</li>  <li>Enthusiasm about reducing stigma and promoting understanding of mental health issues.</li> </ul> <p>Certificates of Sponsorship</p> <p>Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.</p> <p>Use of AI</p> <p>Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.</p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Detailed job description and main responsibilities</strong></p> <p>Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details on this vacancy.</p> <p>Skills needed for the post:</p> <ul>  <li>Good knowledge and ability to apply CBT interventions.</li>  <li>Confident in working alongside both Children/Young people and Education settings.</li>  <li>Willingness to learn and develop both clinical and supervisor skills.</li>  <li>Awareness of the importance of safeguarding and the role of a Mental Health professional in this.</li>  <li>Enthusiasm about reducing stigma and promoting understanding of mental health issues.</li> </ul> <p>Certificates of Sponsorship</p> <p>Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.</p> <p>Use of AI</p> <p>Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.</p>     
  


      
  
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          Qualification
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>oSuccessful completion of a graduate training (e.g. nursing, social work, occupational therapy), EMHP/CWP qualification with18 months experience or equivalent substantial CAMHS/EWMHS clinical experience</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oTo be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, NMC) where appropriate</li>
          
          <li>To have completed formal CBT training (e.g. CYP-IAPT)</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience delivering CBT interventions to CYP and their families</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
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          <li>Experience of working with schools to support CYP emotional well-being needs</li>
          
          <li>Experience running therapy groups and/or training events</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising staff</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge
        
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        <li>Knowledge of the education system</li>
        
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          <li>Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies.</li>
          
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          <li>oSuccessful completion of a graduate training (e.g. nursing, social work, occupational therapy), EMHP/CWP qualification with18 months experience or equivalent substantial CAMHS/EWMHS clinical experience</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>oTo be eligible for registration as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC, NMC) where appropriate</li>
            
            <li>To have completed formal CBT training (e.g. CYP-IAPT)</li>
            
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          <li>Experience delivering CBT interventions to CYP and their families</li>
          
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            <li>Experience of working with schools to support CYP emotional well-being needs</li>
            
            <li>Experience running therapy groups and/or training events</li>
            
            <li>Experience of supervising staff</li>
            
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          <li>Knowledge of the education system</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Knowledge of legislation in relation to children and adolescents and safeguarding procedures and policies.</li>
            
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          <li>Skill in the ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues both within and outside EWMHS</li>
          
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            <li>knowledge of the  Electronic Patient Systems (RIO/ system one)</li>
            
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

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

      
        <h3 id="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>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Maidstone Studios</p>
      <p>Vinters park, new cut road,</p>
      <p>Maidstone</p>
            <p>ME14 5NZ</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Maidstone Studios</p>
          <p>Vinters park, new cut road,</p>
          <p>Maidstone</p>
                    <p>ME14 5NZ</p>
        
      

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

Mental Health Support Team (MHST)  Senior Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are recruiting High Intensity CBT trainees to join Croydon Talking Therapies. Postholders will spend three days a week in the service and over the other two days, they will undertake the PG Dip in CBT course at Royal Holloway University of London. There is an expectation from Royal Holloway and Croydon Talking Therapies that successful applicants will stay in their posts and complete the training which will last till early 2027.</p> <p>We are a large IAPT service (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) and currently have over 100 staff. We provide a full range of NICE recommended step 2 and 3 interventions for depression and anxiety including CBT, IPT, Counselling, and EMDR. We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate team players, committed to working for our Croydon communities, offering patient-centred, responsive and high-quality psychological health and wellbeing services.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The postholders will join the Croydon Talking Therapies service to deliver high quality cognitive-behavioural therapy to clients with depression and / or anxiety.</p>
<p>Postholders will be expected to see clients in GP surgeries and outpatients clinics, as well as remotely. All staff are required to work one evening per week 11:30-7:30pm. Successful applicants can expect to join a highly valued and motivated IAPT workforce which consists of cognitive behavioural therapists, clinical / counselling psychologists, counsellors, PWPs, career coaches and our admin team.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>You can expect a friendly, creative, welcoming and social team consisting of Step 2 clinicians, High Intensity Therapists and admin staff. We take pride in involving our staff, drawing upon their skills and strengths and have a Staff Health and Wellbeing Champion.</p> <p>We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life balance. There is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your family. We want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at SLaM. It's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.</p>


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

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £44,485 to £52,521 a year
      
        per annum incl. of outer HCAs
      
    </p>
  
  

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

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

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>334-CLI-7444277</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Bethlem Royal Hospital,</p>
      <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
      <p>Beckenham, Kent,</p>
            <p>BR3 3BX</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>This is a training role within the Improving Access To Psychological Therapies Programme (IAPT). The postholder will work within the IAPT service providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. This intensive training post will equip the postholder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with a range of complex problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.</p>
<p>Please see a separate document for a full job description.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>This is a training role within the Improving Access To Psychological Therapies Programme (IAPT). The postholder will work within the IAPT service providing high intensity interventions whilst undertaking a programme of training for this role. This intensive training post will equip the postholder to provide a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) service to clients with a range of complex problems for which CBT is demonstrated to be clinically effective.</p>
<p>Please see a separate document for a full job description.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy OR Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of  BABCP</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services; Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets; Ability to manage own caseload and time; Demonstrates high standards in written communication; Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers</li>
        
        <li>Ability to meet  agreed/specified service targets</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage own  caseload and time</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates high standards  in written communication</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in Primary Care Services;</li>
          
          <li>Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Skills &amp; Competencies
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training</li>
        
        <li>Has received training (either  formal of through  experience) and carried out  risk assessments within  scope of practice</li>
        
        <li>Able to develop good  therapeutic relationships with clients</li>
        
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        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A recorded/registered qualification in one of the following at graduate level in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy OR Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of BABCP</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of meeting the Knowledge Skills and Attitude (KSA) requirements of  BABCP</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services; Ability to meet agreed/specified service targets; Ability to manage own caseload and time; Demonstrates high standards in written communication; Able to write clear reports and letters to referrers</li>
          
          <li>Ability to meet  agreed/specified service targets</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage own  caseload and time</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates high standards  in written communication</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in Primary Care Services;</li>
            
            <li>Worked in a service where agreed targets in place demonstrating clinical outcomes</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills &amp; Competencies
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to evaluate and put in place the effect of training</li>
          
          <li>Has received training (either  formal of through  experience) and carried out  risk assessments within  scope of practice</li>
          
          <li>Able to develop good  therapeutic relationships with clients</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>
  

  


 
  
    
      
        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>
      

      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Bethlem Royal Hospital,</p>
      <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
      <p>Beckenham, Kent,</p>
            <p>BR3 3BX</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Bethlem Royal Hospital,</p>
          <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
          <p>Beckenham, Kent,</p>
                    <p>BR3 3BX</p>
        
      

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

Trainee High Intensity Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) support children, young people and their families that have links to identified school settings. Each designated MHST will work in collaboration with schools and other agencies who cover a population of up to 7,000 children and young people.Trailblazer sites were established in Kent in 2019, with the service aim to cover 50% of the schools across Kent and Medway by 2026. It is expected that this will increase early access to services and offer greater preventative provision.</p> <p>We also work with our schools to support their development of a Whole School Approach (WSA) to emotional wellbeing and mental heath as well as their development of curriculum content to ensure pupils are taught about mental health in the classroom.</p> <p>Kent and Medway Mental Health Support Teams | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust</p> <p>We have vacancies in different parts of the county.</p> <ul>  <li>Medway &amp; Swale</li>  <li>Maidstone</li>  <li>Tonbridge</li>  <li>Tunbridge Wells</li> </ul> <p>You will be able to make your preference at interview</p> <p>Kent Emotional Wellbeing Team and Medway Emotional Support Team</p> <p>Information for school staff, families and professionals to find out more about the services the Kent and Medway Mental Health Support Teams provide.</p> <p>Kent Emotional Wellbeing Team and Medway Emotional Support Team | NELFT NHS Foundation Trust</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>
<li>Assessment and Treatment of Children and Young People under the MHST 3 Core functions (Targeted Intervention, Whole School Approach &amp; Consultation and Liaison)</li>
<li>To work as part of a team with a set number of schools to deliver the core components of the service</li>
<li>Active participation in local and county wide meetings and supervision forums</li>
</ul>
<p>(Please see corresponding Job Description for more details)</p>
<p>We hope successful candidates will come with a passion for participation and service development as we have a number of research and co-production projects we are working on. It is also the aspiration that successful candidates will be keen to develop their skills further to consider their exciting career prospects within MHST services.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Our Values 2025 - 2030</p> <p>Working with our colleagues, patients and carers we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.They are:We are kind. We are respectful. We work together with our communities.These three values help us to strive to provide the best care by the best people.</p> <p>Starting with NELFT</p> <p>NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers, and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.</p> <p>Probationary Period</p> <p>This post will be subject to a probationary period.</p> <p><strong>Flexible Working</strong></p> <p>We will consider part-time hours (30 hours plus) and flexible working pattern applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to promote a healthy work life balance.</p>


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

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Job share,
        
      
        
          Flexible working,
        
      
        
          Compressed hours
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>395-KM293-25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Maidstone Studios</p>
      <p>Vinters Business Park, New Cut Road</p>
      <p>Maidstone</p>
            <p>ME14 5NZ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We are looking for Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP) / Children's Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP) to join the teams and work with us to develop the service further and ensure we meet the core components;</p> <ul>  <li>Whole School Approach</li>  <li>Targeted Treatment (main evidence base is low intensity CBT individual and group)</li>  <li>Consultation and Liaison</li> </ul> <p><strong><em>**(if you are about to qualify from an EMHP / CWP course please apply as posts can be held for successful applicants)</em></strong></p> <p>Our senior Clinical Team are passionate about the careers of EMHP's and CWP's and we have exciting CPD program happening in service and are working closely with Health Education England (HEE) and NHS England to look at the career pathways of this new work force.</p> <p>We have good working relationships with University of Surrey and Kings Collage London and are looking at developing our staff to progress into senior positions and consider senior EMHP / CWP training opportunities and supervisor training.</p> <p>Certificates of Sponsorship</p> <p>Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.</p> <p>Fair Recruitment</p> <p>As part of NELFT fair and legal recruitment we want to ensure reasonable adjustments are in place for anyone that has a disability during their interview process. We would be grateful if you can disclose on your application if you have a disability requiring reasonable adjustments.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>We are looking for Qualified Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP) / Children's Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP) to join the teams and work with us to develop the service further and ensure we meet the core components;</p> <ul>  <li>Whole School Approach</li>  <li>Targeted Treatment (main evidence base is low intensity CBT individual and group)</li>  <li>Consultation and Liaison</li> </ul> <p><strong><em>**(if you are about to qualify from an EMHP / CWP course please apply as posts can be held for successful applicants)</em></strong></p> <p>Our senior Clinical Team are passionate about the careers of EMHP's and CWP's and we have exciting CPD program happening in service and are working closely with Health Education England (HEE) and NHS England to look at the career pathways of this new work force.</p> <p>We have good working relationships with University of Surrey and Kings Collage London and are looking at developing our staff to progress into senior positions and consider senior EMHP / CWP training opportunities and supervisor training.</p> <p>Certificates of Sponsorship</p> <p>Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system. When calculating the basic salary for sponsorship, HCAS (High-Cost Area Supplement) is not included to ensure fairness and consistency within our Trust.Use of AIPlease see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.</p> <p>Fair Recruitment</p> <p>As part of NELFT fair and legal recruitment we want to ensure reasonable adjustments are in place for anyone that has a disability during their interview process. We would be grateful if you can disclose on your application if you have a disability requiring reasonable adjustments.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Successful completion of Education Mental Health Practitioner / Children's Wellbeing Practitioner course</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Working towards / received professional registration with either the BABCP or BPS as a low intensity practitioner.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people, or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy)</li>
        
        <li>Ability to conduct mental health assessments, risk assessments and communicate appropriately with children, young people and parents.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working within educational settings</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Travel
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Ability to travel across a large geographical area in a timely manner.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Holds a valid driving licence and has access to a vehicle.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowlegde
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Knowledge of education systems within the United Kingdom.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of safeguarding issues.</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Successful completion of Education Mental Health Practitioner / Children's Wellbeing Practitioner course</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Working towards / received professional registration with either the BABCP or BPS as a low intensity practitioner.</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people, or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy)</li>
          
          <li>Ability to conduct mental health assessments, risk assessments and communicate appropriately with children, young people and parents.</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Experience of working within educational settings</li>
            
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            Skills
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Knowledge of capacity and consent issues including Gillick competence.</li>
            
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            Travel
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Ability to travel across a large geographical area in a timely manner.</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Holds a valid driving licence and has access to a vehicle.</li>
            
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            Knowlegde
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Knowledge of education systems within the United Kingdom.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of safeguarding issues.</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>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

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

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Maidstone Studios</p>
      <p>Vinters Business Park, New Cut Road</p>
      <p>Maidstone</p>
            <p>ME14 5NZ</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>NELFT North East London Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Maidstone Studios</p>
          <p>Vinters Business Park, New Cut Road</p>
          <p>Maidstone</p>
                    <p>ME14 5NZ</p>
        
      

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

Education Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Bexley CAMHS has undergone a service transformation to align with the nationally recognised CAMHS Thrive framework. An approach, to help us deliver timely, responsive and needs based mental health interventions for the children and young people in Bexley. As the Senior Art Therapist in Cedar Team, you will lead on the art therapy pathway in our service and provide clinical leadership to our Art Therapists. Within this framework the aim of this post is:</p> <ul>  <li>To provide the CAMHS team with a high quality, evidence based, art psychotherapy service to children, their families, carers and professional networks in keeping with the CYP-IAPT principles.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To provide highly specialist assessment and therapy to families with children and adolescents who are referred to CAMHS.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To provide specialist advice and consultation regarding treatment to CAMHS colleagues, external agencies, working autonomously within professional guidelines and within a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to overall service delivery as required.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To contribute to the development of local and trust wide policy and service initiatives in Art Psychotherapy and the Psychological Therapies directorate. To assist and support the implementation of trust wide policies for the Service and to be responsible for interpreting Art Psychotherapy policies for the service in which the post is based.</li> </ul>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>To plan, organise and manage own workload, prioritising work as appropriate.</li>  <li>To be responsible for the clinical supervision and professional management of Art Psychotherapists and trainee Art Psychotherapists in the borough of Bexley</li>  <li>To manage the workloads of supervisees, within the framework of team policies and procedures and oversee clinical standards</li>  <li>Inform and advise other professionals and students about Art Psychotherapy through presentations and teaching.</li>  <li>To be involved in the recruitment of staff, sitting on interview panels and taking part in the selection process as required</li>  <li>To lead on an agreed area of service development</li>  <li>To develop, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of Art Psychotherapy Service in Bexley CAMHS, and contribute to the Art Psychotherapy service as a whole.</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.</p> <p>Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:</p> <ul>  <li>We're Kind</li>  <li>We're Fair</li>  <li>We Listen</li>  <li>We Care</li> </ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>23 September 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £61,631 to £68,623 a year
      
        pa pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>277-7495732-CYP</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Bexley CAMHS</p>
      <p>Park Crescent</p>
      <p>Erith</p>
            <p>DA8 3EE</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul>  <li>To provide a specialist art psychotherapy assessment for referrals that are of a significant and complex nature in order to formulate and implement plans for the treatment and/or management of a childs or adolescents mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework and employing methods based upon evidence.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To assess children, adolescents and their families as part of a risk assessment.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To consult to parents/carers (including foster parents) as part of a treatment plan.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To act as care coordinator, carrying an identified numbers of Care Coordination caseload of CYP.as required, taking responsibility for initiating, planning and review of care plans and giving consideration to the views of patients, their family, carers, referring agents and other professionals involved in the network of care. This includes organising complex professional network meetings.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To work in ways which are sensitive to and appropriate for the needs of families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. This includes abilities to understand and offer therapeutic interventions to a variety of family forms including single parents, same sex couples and their wider family networks, accommodated children and their network of care, children with learning difficulties, and children who are on the Child Protection Register, and parents with mental health difficulties. Competence is required in undertaking systemic therapy with families through the use of an interpreter where families do not yet have sufficient understanding of the English language.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To provide evidence-based art psychotherapy with clinical autonomy drawing on a range of models and interventions. To practice in a way which is inclusive and considerate of the needs of the individual in the context of their developmental stage and current emotional state.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment options taking into account highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the child, family or group, and their difficulties.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To be responsible for implementing a range of art psychotherapeutic interventions for children and adolescents, drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses in reaching a formulation and treatment plan.</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul>  <li>To provide a specialist art psychotherapy assessment for referrals that are of a significant and complex nature in order to formulate and implement plans for the treatment and/or management of a childs or adolescents mental health problems, based upon an appropriate conceptual framework and employing methods based upon evidence.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To assess children, adolescents and their families as part of a risk assessment.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To consult to parents/carers (including foster parents) as part of a treatment plan.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To act as care coordinator, carrying an identified numbers of Care Coordination caseload of CYP.as required, taking responsibility for initiating, planning and review of care plans and giving consideration to the views of patients, their family, carers, referring agents and other professionals involved in the network of care. This includes organising complex professional network meetings.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To work in ways which are sensitive to and appropriate for the needs of families from a wide range of racial, cultural and religious backgrounds. This includes abilities to understand and offer therapeutic interventions to a variety of family forms including single parents, same sex couples and their wider family networks, accommodated children and their network of care, children with learning difficulties, and children who are on the Child Protection Register, and parents with mental health difficulties. Competence is required in undertaking systemic therapy with families through the use of an interpreter where families do not yet have sufficient understanding of the English language.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To provide evidence-based art psychotherapy with clinical autonomy drawing on a range of models and interventions. To practice in a way which is inclusive and considerate of the needs of the individual in the context of their developmental stage and current emotional state.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To make highly skilled evaluations and decisions about treatment options taking into account highly complex factors concerning historical and developmental processes that have shaped the child, family or group, and their difficulties.</li> </ul> <ul>  <li>To be responsible for implementing a range of art psychotherapeutic interventions for children and adolescents, drawing upon different explanatory models and maintaining a number of provisional hypotheses in reaching a formulation and treatment plan.</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Education/Qualification
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Degree in Art Psychotherapy, MA or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>Registration to the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) with the British Association of Art Therapists</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Evidence of post qualification continuing professional development relevant to field</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Extensive experience of working with children &amp; young people presenting with a range of mental health needs</li>
        
        <li>Supervisory experience with junior and trainee art psychotherapists</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of teaching others and holding workshops in relation to field of work</li>
          
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        <li>Ability to undertake relevant assessments, formulation, risk management &amp; care planning</li>
        
        <li>Able to demonstrate a highly skilled use of art materials and art therapy equipment</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates clinical leadership skills relevant to role</li>
        
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            Education/Qualification
          
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          <li>Degree in Art Psychotherapy, MA or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>Registration to the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) with the British Association of Art Therapists</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Evidence of post qualification continuing professional development relevant to field</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Extensive experience of working with children &amp; young people presenting with a range of mental health needs</li>
          
          <li>Supervisory experience with junior and trainee art psychotherapists</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Experience of teaching others and holding workshops in relation to field of work</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Ability to undertake relevant assessments, formulation, risk management &amp; care planning</li>
          
          <li>Able to demonstrate a highly skilled use of art materials and art therapy equipment</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates clinical leadership skills relevant to role</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>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      
        <h3 id="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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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Bexley CAMHS</p>
      <p>Park Crescent</p>
      <p>Erith</p>
            <p>DA8 3EE</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Bexley CAMHS</p>
          <p>Park Crescent</p>
          <p>Erith</p>
                    <p>DA8 3EE</p>
        
      

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

Senior Art Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong><em>Please note you must have right to work in the UK to apply for this position.</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Due to current Home Office Guidelines, we are unable to sponsor this job role. </em></strong></p> <p>As a Family and Carer Ambassador, you will provide practical and emotional support to families and carers of those with complex mental health needs. You will also offer advocacy to ensure that the families / carers and patients' needs and views are heard and acted on, whatever their communication needs are. You will identify and address cross organisational challenges. You will work closely with key agencies across the health, education, social care and voluntary sector; this will also include links with adult services where either there are requirements for transition planning to adult services or where the families / carers are receiving adult service support.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To be successful in this role, you must be proactive and compassionate, have a great eye for detail, excellent organisational skills and strong communication skills. You must be passionate and sensitive about effecting change, and empowering patients, families and carers. This is a new post; therefore, although having clear parameters and expectations, there will be opportunities to shape and influence the role and build and develop important relationships with stakeholders and partners.</p>  <p><strong>Lived experience is a key aspect of this role. </strong></p> <p>What is lived experience? </p> <p>It is the knowledge and understanding you get when you have personally lived through something.</p> <p>Examples of lived experience:</p> <p> being a carer to family or friends </p> <p> extensive experience of working on a ward</p> <p> been service users</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;</p> <ul>  <li>Season Ticket Loans</li>  <li>NHS discounts for staff</li>  <li>Excellent Training facilities and opportunities</li>  <li>Buying and Selling annual leave scheme</li>  <li>The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas</li>  <li>Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work</li>  <li>Day One Flexible Employer</li> </ul> <p>The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment</p> <p>Join our Staff bank</p> <p>What is Staff Bank?</p> <p>Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.</p> <p>All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.</p> <p>If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>30 September 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
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>364-A-8354-C</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Basildon Mental Health Unit</p>
            <p>Basildon</p>
            <p>SS16 5NL</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>1. Work with carers and families from admission to the unit to discharge.</p> <p>2. Help carers / families understand the inpatient system and processes and be a source for high quality information that is easy to understand.</p> <p>3. To work proactively with the allocated inpatient units. Supporting communication processes between the clinical unit and carers/families; enabling units to create a compassionate and responsive approach to families and carers.</p> <p>4. Empower families / carers to access information and to be part of planning (with CYP consent).</p> <p>5. Have knowledge and networks of the local area to support carers and families with information and signposting.</p> <p>6. To be a point of liaison with the Unit on family and carer matters, specifically quality improvement initiatives to enable more robust and inclusive engagement / involvement.</p> <p>7. Help families / carers raise concerns where necessary and take action to escalate those concerns if necessary.</p> <p>8. Champion the role of families / carers as partners within units, supporting the families and carers to ensure their voice is heard and they are seen as equals in patients inpatient care pathway.</p> <p>9. Maintain accurate records and comply with local procedures for record keeping, confidentiality and security.</p> <p>10. To act as a champion for families, carers, patients and their interests and involve the public and patients in the policy development and decision-making.</p> <p>11. To ensure all public and patient contact with the office is of the highest professional standard.</p> <p>12. To embed patient and public involvement at all levels of decision making.</p> <p>13. Provide carer support to carers, friends and families of those admitted to the ward.</p> <p>14. Ensure all 72 hour carer phone calls are completed and followed up.</p> <p>15. Ensure all carers receive a copy of the wards carers pack, including our carer letter.</p> <p>16. Invite carers to ward reviews.</p> <p>17. Collating themes from the carer cards in reception to support development to the strategy and our service.</p> <p>18. Lead on the monthly carers group, ensuring carers are invited and followed up.</p> <p>19. Maintain professional boundaries with both service leaders and carers at all times.</p> <p>20. Document carer input on the Carenotes system and ensure information is circulated to team.</p> <p>21. Refer carers to Carer services and support.</p> <p>22. Build links with local carer charities, such as Carers Support West Sussex.</p> <p>23. Attend the locality Triangle of Care meeting, held quarterly, to represent the carers voice and review our carer involvement through the use of the Triangle of Care self- assessment.</p> <p>24. Create a relapse prevention and support plan with the carer.</p> <p>25. Initiate and follow up referrals to carer support.</p> <p>26. Monitor the progress of the carer strategy and link into the triangle of care lead.</p> <p><strong>Promoting Rights and Signposting</strong></p> <p>1. Sharing information to support understanding and preparing for Care Plan Approach (CPA) meetings; Understanding and preparing for Care Education and Treatment Reviews (CETR).</p> <p>2. Family and individuals rights, including legal frameworks (MHA, MCA, Human Rights Act, Child and Families Act).</p> <p>3. The community teams and their roles (CYPS, CAMHS, IASS, CCGs).</p> <p>4. Signpost to groups in their local area and on Social Media.</p> <p>5. Information about key policies (eg. NICE, STAMP, Transforming Care).</p> <p>6. Signposting when they may need legal advice and how to go about this.</p> <p>This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the post and the post holder may be requested to carry out any other duties which are appropriate to their post and banding. </p> <p>The post may change over time to meet organisational requirements and the job description may be changed after consultation with the post holder at any time</p> <p><strong>PROFESSIONAL, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT</strong></p> <p>1. Maintain a continuing professional development portfolio.</p> <p>2. Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures.</p> <p>3. Participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage.</p> <p>4. Participate in local induction programmes for new staff as required.</p> <p>5. Comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing.</p> <p>6. Keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy.</p> <p>7. To be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by Trust Policies/Procedures, and relevant professional codes of standards and guidelines.</p> <p>8. Contribute to the learning environment conducive for students and other staff in training.</p> <p>9. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust nursing/AHP strategy. </p> <p>10. To promote awareness of the professional role within the team and across the service.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>1. Work with carers and families from admission to the unit to discharge.</p> <p>2. Help carers / families understand the inpatient system and processes and be a source for high quality information that is easy to understand.</p> <p>3. To work proactively with the allocated inpatient units. Supporting communication processes between the clinical unit and carers/families; enabling units to create a compassionate and responsive approach to families and carers.</p> <p>4. Empower families / carers to access information and to be part of planning (with CYP consent).</p> <p>5. Have knowledge and networks of the local area to support carers and families with information and signposting.</p> <p>6. To be a point of liaison with the Unit on family and carer matters, specifically quality improvement initiatives to enable more robust and inclusive engagement / involvement.</p> <p>7. Help families / carers raise concerns where necessary and take action to escalate those concerns if necessary.</p> <p>8. Champion the role of families / carers as partners within units, supporting the families and carers to ensure their voice is heard and they are seen as equals in patients inpatient care pathway.</p> <p>9. Maintain accurate records and comply with local procedures for record keeping, confidentiality and security.</p> <p>10. To act as a champion for families, carers, patients and their interests and involve the public and patients in the policy development and decision-making.</p> <p>11. To ensure all public and patient contact with the office is of the highest professional standard.</p> <p>12. To embed patient and public involvement at all levels of decision making.</p> <p>13. Provide carer support to carers, friends and families of those admitted to the ward.</p> <p>14. Ensure all 72 hour carer phone calls are completed and followed up.</p> <p>15. Ensure all carers receive a copy of the wards carers pack, including our carer letter.</p> <p>16. Invite carers to ward reviews.</p> <p>17. Collating themes from the carer cards in reception to support development to the strategy and our service.</p> <p>18. Lead on the monthly carers group, ensuring carers are invited and followed up.</p> <p>19. Maintain professional boundaries with both service leaders and carers at all times.</p> <p>20. Document carer input on the Carenotes system and ensure information is circulated to team.</p> <p>21. Refer carers to Carer services and support.</p> <p>22. Build links with local carer charities, such as Carers Support West Sussex.</p> <p>23. Attend the locality Triangle of Care meeting, held quarterly, to represent the carers voice and review our carer involvement through the use of the Triangle of Care self- assessment.</p> <p>24. Create a relapse prevention and support plan with the carer.</p> <p>25. Initiate and follow up referrals to carer support.</p> <p>26. Monitor the progress of the carer strategy and link into the triangle of care lead.</p> <p><strong>Promoting Rights and Signposting</strong></p> <p>1. Sharing information to support understanding and preparing for Care Plan Approach (CPA) meetings; Understanding and preparing for Care Education and Treatment Reviews (CETR).</p> <p>2. Family and individuals rights, including legal frameworks (MHA, MCA, Human Rights Act, Child and Families Act).</p> <p>3. The community teams and their roles (CYPS, CAMHS, IASS, CCGs).</p> <p>4. Signpost to groups in their local area and on Social Media.</p> <p>5. Information about key policies (eg. NICE, STAMP, Transforming Care).</p> <p>6. Signposting when they may need legal advice and how to go about this.</p> <p>This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the post and the post holder may be requested to carry out any other duties which are appropriate to their post and banding. </p> <p>The post may change over time to meet organisational requirements and the job description may be changed after consultation with the post holder at any time</p> <p><strong>PROFESSIONAL, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT</strong></p> <p>1. Maintain a continuing professional development portfolio.</p> <p>2. Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures.</p> <p>3. Participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage.</p> <p>4. Participate in local induction programmes for new staff as required.</p> <p>5. Comply with policies and agreed procedures for annual leave, sickness and time owing.</p> <p>6. Keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy.</p> <p>7. To be professionally accountable for the maintenance of standards and professional practice as set by Trust Policies/Procedures, and relevant professional codes of standards and guidelines.</p> <p>8. Contribute to the learning environment conducive for students and other staff in training.</p> <p>9. To contribute to the maintenance and development of the Trust nursing/AHP strategy. </p> <p>10. To promote awareness of the professional role within the team and across the service.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Education/Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>NVQ III or equivalent level of experience</li>
        
        <li>Good general education with Maths and English to GCSE standard or equivalent.</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Specialist Peer Support Training</li>
          
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          Knowledge
        
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        <li>Lived experience as a carer of a person with mental health condition or illness</li>
        
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          Skills/Experience
        
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        <li>Relevant previous experience of working in an administrative/secretarial environment.</li>
        
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          <li>Previous experience of working in health care environment.</li>
          
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          <li>NVQ III or equivalent level of experience</li>
          
          <li>Good general education with Maths and English to GCSE standard or equivalent.</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Specialist Peer Support Training</li>
            
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            Knowledge
          
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          <li>Lived experience as a carer of a person with mental health condition or illness</li>
          
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            Skills/Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Relevant previous experience of working in an administrative/secretarial environment.</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Previous experience of working in health care environment.</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>Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Basildon Mental Health Unit</p>
            <p>Basildon</p>
            <p>SS16 5NL</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Basildon Mental Health Unit</p>
                    <p>Basildon</p>
                    <p>SS16 5NL</p>
        
      

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

Family and Carer Ambassador

Neighbourhood nurse assistant

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Qualified)

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



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



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.</p> <ul>  <li>Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.</li>  <li>Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.</li>  <li>If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.</li>  <li>We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.</li>  <li>Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.</li>  <li>Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.</li>  <li>£8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us</li>  <li>Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.</li> </ul> <p>Work that wraps around your needs</p> <ul>  <li>Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.</li>  <li>Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.</li> </ul>       
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 October 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 incl. 5% Fringe HCA Entitlement
      
    </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>364-A-9401</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Sankey House</p>
            <p>Pitsea</p>
            <p>SS13 3BB</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For detailed list of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>For detailed list of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this advert.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Education / Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Diploma / Degree (Bsc / Msc) in Occupational Therapy</li>
        
        <li>HCPC Registered</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of post graduate Study</li>
        
        <li>Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent enhanced by short specialist courses, and experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>Good standard of written and spoken English</li>
        
        <li>High standard of education</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Accredited fieldwork Educator</li>
          
          <li>Member of BAOT</li>
          
          <li>Additional relevant qualifications/training e.g. CBT, counselling, emotional modulation, motivational theory etc.</li>
          
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          Knowledge
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>College of Occupational Therapist (RCOT) Code of Professional Conduct</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of eating disorders theory and practice</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of risks that are particularly pertinent to eating disorders</li>
        
        <li>Expert knowledge of OT models of practice and specialist OT assessments and the evaluation of treatment interventions using outcomes frameworks</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of using vdTMoCA</li>
          
          <li>Direct experience of working with patients with Eating Disorders</li>
          
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            Education / Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Diploma / Degree (Bsc / Msc) in Occupational Therapy</li>
          
          <li>HCPC Registered</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of post graduate Study</li>
          
          <li>Professional knowledge acquired through degree or equivalent enhanced by short specialist courses, and experience to post graduate diploma level or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>Good standard of written and spoken English</li>
          
          <li>High standard of education</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Accredited fieldwork Educator</li>
            
            <li>Member of BAOT</li>
            
            <li>Additional relevant qualifications/training e.g. CBT, counselling, emotional modulation, motivational theory etc.</li>
            
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            Knowledge
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>College of Occupational Therapist (RCOT) Code of Professional Conduct</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of eating disorders theory and practice</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of risks that are particularly pertinent to eating disorders</li>
          
          <li>Expert knowledge of OT models of practice and specialist OT assessments and the evaluation of treatment interventions using outcomes frameworks</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of using vdTMoCA</li>
            
            <li>Direct experience of working with patients with Eating Disorders</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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        <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>Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Sankey House</p>
            <p>Pitsea</p>
            <p>SS13 3BB</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Sankey House</p>
                    <p>Pitsea</p>
                    <p>SS13 3BB</p>
        
      

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

Occupational Therapist - Eating Disorders Service

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Our Talking Therapies Service in Kent and Medway are looking for two High Intensity Therapists to join the service on a full-time permanent basis. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As a High Intensity Therapist, you will liaise with other health and social care staff from a range of agencies in the care provided to clients and also contribute to meaningful outcomes such as adherence to the number of clinical sessions offered per week and closed cases per month.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>WithYou provides free and confidential support, without judgement, to more than 100,000 people every year experiencing challenges with drugs, alcohol and mental health across England and Scotland.

Our name reflects who we are - a positive place where people can progress, connect with others and get friendly, expert help in a way that's right for them.

Our staff team changes lives. If you're passionate about helping people get the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, we'd love to hear from you.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 October 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £43,742 to £43,742 a year
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>oc-1759240667-Z4OJW</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Faversham</p>
            <p>Faversham</p>
            <p>ME13 8GD</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please refer to the linked job description when completing your application.

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. 

Please note that the closing date for this role is 28th October however we may close it early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.

About the Role

You'll be an experienced, qualified High Intensity Therapist ideally with BABCP accreditation (or willing to complete within 6 months) and who likes working as part of a supportive team to help clients who struggle with common mental health problems such as anxiety and/or depression. You will assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions and formulate and evaluate their therapy programmes. 

To support you in your role you will receive weekly 1:1 clinical supervision, 4 weekly group supervision, 4 weekly reflective practice and monthly line management. 

 

 

 

Benefits

</p><li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays </li><li>An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave</li><li>2 days paid volunteer leave per year</li><li>Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme</li><li>Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands</li><li>Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing</li><li>We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period</li>

DE&amp;I

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please refer to the linked job description when completing your application.

All applicants need to submit a CV and a covering letter on why you should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted if no covering letter is included. 

Please note that the closing date for this role is 28th October however we may close it early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised.

About the Role

You'll be an experienced, qualified High Intensity Therapist ideally with BABCP accreditation (or willing to complete within 6 months) and who likes working as part of a supportive team to help clients who struggle with common mental health problems such as anxiety and/or depression. You will assess clients for suitability for psychological interventions and formulate and evaluate their therapy programmes. 

To support you in your role you will receive weekly 1:1 clinical supervision, 4 weekly group supervision, 4 weekly reflective practice and monthly line management. 

 

 

 

Benefits

</p><li>28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays </li><li>An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave</li><li>2 days paid volunteer leave per year</li><li>Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme</li><li>Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands</li><li>Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing</li><li>We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period</li>

DE&amp;I

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our vision of a future where everyone lives a life free from the harm associated with drugs and alcohol. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. With You is also a Disability Confident Employer and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Talking Therapies Course (Post Graduate Diploma) </li>
        
        <li>OR equivalent: A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology; a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy - plus further postgraduate qualification training in CBT, AND significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required  </li>
        
        <li>Accreditation with BABCP (or working towards BABCP accreditation within approx. 6 months)</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrable experience with routine outcome monitoring</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrable experience of carrying out risk assessments within the scope of practice</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge/understanding of anxiety and depression, and how they may present in primary care</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health/benefits &amp; employment systems</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates an understanding of the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post</li>
        
        <li>Advanced written and oral communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships</li>
        
        <li>Able to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work flexible and unsociable hours as required</li>
        
        <li>Must be able to visit other locations to meet service requirements</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Talking Therapies Course (Post Graduate Diploma) </li>
          
          <li>OR equivalent: A recorded/registered doctoral level qualification in clinical or counselling psychology; a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts therapy or within a psychological therapy - plus further postgraduate qualification training in CBT, AND significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner and demonstrating the competences as required  </li>
          
          <li>Accreditation with BABCP (or working towards BABCP accreditation within approx. 6 months)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrable experience of working in mental health services</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable experience with routine outcome monitoring</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable experience of carrying out risk assessments within the scope of practice</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge/understanding of anxiety and depression, and how they may present in primary care</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates a knowledge of the issues surrounding work and the impact it can have on mental health/benefits &amp; employment systems</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates an understanding of the need to use evidence-based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post</li>
          
          <li>Advanced written and oral communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work within a team and foster good working relationships</li>
          
          <li>Able to use clinical supervision and personal development positively and effectively</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work flexible and unsociable hours as required</li>
          
          <li>Must be able to visit other locations to meet service requirements</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



      
  
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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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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>We Are With You</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Faversham</p>
            <p>Faversham</p>
            <p>ME13 8GD</p>
    
  

  
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        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>We Are With You</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Faversham</p>
                    <p>Faversham</p>
                    <p>ME13 8GD</p>
        
      

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

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