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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you a Psychology graduate with a degree of clinical experience within Mental Health?</strong></p>
<p>We are advertising 2 Assistant Psychology posts to work within our Forensic CAMHs teams. Both roles have different focus of roles and responsibilities, and you are welcome to apply for one or both by indicating this on the form or at interview.</p>
<p>The Youth Justice Liaison and Diversion Team work with children and young people that are involved in offending behaviour or suspected of a criminal offence.</p>
<p>The forensic child and adolescent mental health service (fCAMHS) is a regional specialist service set up to work with young people under 18 in contact with the criminal justice system, or with those that are presenting serious risk of harm to others.</p>
<p>The role is within FCAMHS will support with the delivery of a clinical trial for MBT which is just starting, and also with general support to the FCAMHS team alongside the existing Assistant role. <strong>This role is fixed term 16 months</strong>. Liaison &amp; Diversion is Permanent, on a part time basis.</p>
<p>We are looking for a motivated Assistant Psychologist to help our service delivery and support our ongoing development and the vital work our teams do across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.</p>
<p>Both services already have strong links with other teams across CAMHS, within children's social care, youth justice, education and the voluntary and community sector and there will be opportunities to learn about and be get involved in some way in these teams if desired.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p><strong>Liaison &amp; Diversion:</strong></p> <p>Triaging, liaising, supporting assessments, completing risk assessments and completing assessments. This includes onward signposting, attending multi-agency meetings and liaising with professionals.The role includes: completing neurodiversity questionnaires and supporting young people in custody through in-person or remote screenings and working with adult L&amp;D colleagues in custody. The role also includes 1:1 CBT-informed sessions under supervision of a clinical psychologist.</p> <p>A significant part of the role is to support the service in collection of data, create reports and assist in the development of service evaluation with service users and stakeholder professionals as part of this evaluation.</p> <p><strong>FCAMHS:</strong></p> <p>Some of the time will be supporting the research trial - supporting the allocation and processing of the input, supporting with the trial data collection, outcome measures and with the treatment as usual. We offer consultations to a number of agencies as well as assessment and intervention. </p> <p>The role will include contributing to, and writing up, multi-agency consultation and specialist assessments, supporting the clinicians in service development and supporting the collation of outcome data for research and service evaluation.</p> <p>The service works closely with other agencies such as social care and youth justice teams and offers training to these professionals.</p> <p>The roles require flexibility in working location and travel to sites.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:</p> <ul>  <li>Excellent opportunities for career progression</li>  <li>Individual and Trust wide learning and development</li>  <li>27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service</li>  <li>NHS Discount</li>  <li>Pension scheme</li>  <li>Lease car scheme</li>  <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>  <li>Mental Health First Aiders</li>  <li>Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)</li>  <li>Staff networking and support groups</li> </ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>06 November 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £27,485 to £30,162 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </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>267-FS7560248</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Maple House</p>
      <p>Horspath Driftway</p>
      <p>Headington</p>
            <p>OX3 7JH</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We work in a variety of ways including consultation, assessment and intervention. The role supports the team whilst also being under the supervision of a consultant clinical psychologist, and contributes to the treatment of individuals as well as the service response more generally.We'll need you to be able to travel across the counties to visit custody and come into our office base in Maple House, but we also offer hybrid working (working from office base for minimum 2 days a week) and also some flexibility with working hours in alignment with service need - we know how important a good work/life balance is.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>We work in a variety of ways including consultation, assessment and intervention. The role supports the team whilst also being under the supervision of a consultant clinical psychologist, and contributes to the treatment of individuals as well as the service response more generally.We'll need you to be able to travel across the counties to visit custody and come into our office base in Maple House, but we also offer hybrid working (working from office base for minimum 2 days a week) and also some flexibility with working hours in alignment with service need - we know how important a good work/life balance is.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience of working in a clinical setting</li>
        
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          <li>Work with people with mental health problems and/or Learning disabilities.</li>
          
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          Qualifications
        
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        <li>Degree in psychology</li>
        
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          <li>Pre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li>
          
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          Knowledge
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for clients with mental health problems.</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with children and adolescents with Mental health difficulties, physical health difficulties, neurodevelopmental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities.</li>
          
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Experience of working in a clinical setting</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Work with people with mental health problems and/or Learning disabilities.</li>
            
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Degree in psychology</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Pre-qualification training and qualifications or experience in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li>
            
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            Knowledge
          
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          <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies for clients with mental health problems.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies with children and adolescents with Mental health difficulties, physical health difficulties, neurodevelopmental disorders and/or intellectual disabilities.</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>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Maple House</p>
      <p>Horspath Driftway</p>
      <p>Headington</p>
            <p>OX3 7JH</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
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          <p>Maple House</p>
          <p>Horspath Driftway</p>
          <p>Headington</p>
                    <p>OX3 7JH</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Assistant Clinical Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Applications are invited for a Clinical / Applied Psychologist or Accredited Psychological Therapist. You will be an integral member of the Mid and North Hampshire Division's psychological therapies team. The post will be based in Basingstoke CMHT. Applicants should have a desire to embrace MDT working, training and team development. This post offers the opportunity to influence best clinical practice and the development of a psychologically informed and recovery focused CMHT.</p><p>We are seeking an enthusiastic clinician who has specialist interest and experience in working psychologically with trauma. The post holder will provide specialist psychological assessment and therapy individually and through group programmes as well as offering advice, consultation, reflective practice, clinical formulation and training to staff within the multidisciplinary teams. Evaluation of interventions and the impact of the service in terms of benefit to clients is an important component of what we strive to do. The post holder will require specialist knowledge and experience in the application of at least one psychological therapy (CBT, DBT, CAT).</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The Mid and North Hampshire Psychological Therapies Team is a thriving active team of psychologists and psychological therapists working within primary care, secondary care, EIP and acute and crisis teams. We are dedicated to delivering superb quality, evidence-based interventions. We pride ourselves on contributing to the development and implementation of innovative interventions. The range of psychologically focused therapies we deliver include Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and EMDR. This is a new post, and the post holder will join an established psychological therapies team, with access to high quality supervision and support.</p><p>The Trust has strong links with Southampton University, particularly with the Doctoral Programme in Clinical Psychology, the MSc/Diploma in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Severe Mental Health Problems and training courses for IAPT. Opportunities for research and development within the post will be actively encouraged. We are keen to support training to increase your therapeutic skills and develop your leadership skills. This will be incorporated within your appraisal and supervision.</p><p>Informal enquiries are encouraged. If you would like to find out more about the post, please contact Dr Matt Sopp, Lead Community Clinical Psychologist at <a href="mailto:matt.sopp1@nhs.net" target="_blank">matt.sopp1@nhs.net</a></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.</p><p>With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.</p><p>Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.</p><p>Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 November 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        Please note for part time hours the salary will be 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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          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>348-MNH-9501</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>The Bridge Centre (Basingstoke)</p>
      <p>New Road</p>
      <p>Basingstoke</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>RG21 7PJ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.</p><p>We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.</p><p>We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualification as DClinPsy or DCounsPsy including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology as accredited by the BPS.</li>
        
        <li>OR</li>
        
        <li>Qualification as RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT or BSc OT or MHNP or Psychologist, with post-qualification in psychological therapy equivalent to a diploma or Master's level qualification or above.</li>
        
        <li>HCPC Registration / Registration with professional body (e.g. BABCP, ACAT, DBT Accreditation)</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology (DBT, CBT, CAT)</li>
          
          <li>BABCP accreditation</li>
          
          <li>DBT accreditation</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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          <li>Qualification as DClinPsy or DCounsPsy including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology as accredited by the BPS.</li>
          
          <li>OR</li>
          
          <li>Qualification as RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT or BSc OT or MHNP or Psychologist, with post-qualification in psychological therapy equivalent to a diploma or Master's level qualification or above.</li>
          
          <li>HCPC Registration / Registration with professional body (e.g. BABCP, ACAT, DBT Accreditation)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Training and qualifications in research methodology, staff training and/or other fields of applied psychology (DBT, CBT, CAT)</li>
            
            <li>BABCP accreditation</li>
            
            <li>DBT accreditation</li>
            
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

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

      

      
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        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>The Bridge Centre (Basingstoke)</p>
      <p>New Road</p>
      <p>Basingstoke</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>RG21 7PJ</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>The Bridge Centre (Basingstoke)</p>
          <p>New Road</p>
          <p>Basingstoke</p>
          <p>Hampshire</p>
          <p>RG21 7PJ</p>
        
      

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

Applied / Clinical Psychologist or Psychological Therapist (CBT/DBT)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>To provide a qualified specialist psychological service to clients of the community mental health team; to provide specialist psychological assessment, psychological interventions and therapy; to provide supervision and consultation on client's psychological care to non-psychologist colleagues and to other, non-professional carers; to work autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the teams policies and procedures; to utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development, and research in line with service need; to undertake a personal research and development programme and contribute to a research culture in the clinical team.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To provide high quality specialised psychological input to people/clients who fall within the acceptance criteria of the SHFT CMHT Community Mental Health Team</p><p>To provide specialist psychological assessment and treatment to people in this setting</p><p>A recovery focused approach is essential including working with others involved in clients care (e.g. family, professionals).</p><p>To offer advice, consultation and supervision on clients psychological care to other members of the multi-disciplinary team. To facilitate awareness of systemic factors involved in repeated crises for clients.</p><p>To contribute to audit, service development and research within the area served.</p><p>To provide teaching and training in line with the service needs identified.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.</p><p>With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.</p><p>Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.</p><p>Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 November 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £46,148 to £52,809 a year
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Fixed term</p>

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

  
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    <p>
      
        
          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>348-MNH-8318</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>68b Junction Road</p>
      <p>68b Junction Road</p>
      <p>Andover</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>SP10 3QX</p>
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    <p>Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.</p><p>We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.</p><p>We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical psychologist or Professional training (e.g. RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT or BSc OT) AND post-qualification training and accreditation in specialist therapy training (e.g. DBT, CBT, CAT)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Training and qualifications in DBT/CBT / CAT and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li>
          
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings (e.g. in-patient and community settings).</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.</li>
        
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          <li>Experience of working with clients with severe and enduring mental ill- health.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of the application of specialist psychological therapies for complex presentations</li>
          
          <li>Experience of teaching, training and supervision.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of conducting research that contributes to theory and practice</li>
          
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          Additional Criteria
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.</li>
        
        <li>Able to undertake flexible working hours</li>
        
        <li>Car driver or suitable alternative</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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          <li>Doctoral level training in clinical or counselling psychology, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology as accredited by the BPS. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a clinical psychologist or Professional training (e.g. RMN, Dip SW, Dip OT or BSc OT) AND post-qualification training and accreditation in specialist therapy training (e.g. DBT, CBT, CAT)</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Training and qualifications in DBT/CBT / CAT and/or other fields of applied psychology.</li>
            
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Experience of specialist psychological assessment and treatment of clients across a range of care settings (e.g. in-patient and community settings).</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the life course presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse and the threat of physical abuse.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Experience of working with clients with severe and enduring mental ill- health.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of the application of specialist psychological therapies for complex presentations</li>
            
            <li>Experience of teaching, training and supervision.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of the application of clinical psychology in different cultural contexts.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of conducting research that contributes to theory and practice</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Additional Criteria
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to teach and train others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations in public, professional and academic settings.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post.</li>
          
          <li>Able to undertake flexible working hours</li>
          
          <li>Car driver or suitable alternative</li>
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  
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    <p>
      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="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>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>68b Junction Road</p>
      <p>68b Junction Road</p>
      <p>Andover</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>SP10 3QX</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>68b Junction Road</p>
          <p>68b Junction Road</p>
          <p>Andover</p>
          <p>Hampshire</p>
          <p>SP10 3QX</p>
        
      

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

Psychological therapist/Clinical Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you an experienced experienced Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist seeking a new opportunity? </strong></p>
<p>We are excited to announce that the City and NE Oxon AMHT are looking for an experienced Mental Health Nurse or Occupational Therapist, on a full time basis, who is ready to take a leading role in transforming the lives of people with mental health conditions.</p>
<p>This role has been created to enable the right candidate to advance their career in a more clinically focused way but to still include operational management opportunities. </p>
<p>City and NE Oxon AMHT are a friendly and dynamic integrated mental health team supporting adults with a wide range of mental health conditions.We are looking for experienced clinicians who can make a positive difference to this client group.</p>
<p>We are a wonderful team to work in and this role offers an opportunity to develop senior clinical and leadership skills. We are committed to the wellbeing and development of the staff working in the team. We also have weekly MDT meetings, where our energetic and supportive colleagues meet to understand the issues and tackle the challenges faced by people living with severe and enduring mental illness.</p>
<p>We are committed to a person-centred recovery approach in all our clinical work and pride ourselves in offering a high-quality service reflected in our CQC rating of Good.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>Act as an advanced autonomous practitioner, demonstrating a high level of practice/knowledge whilst participating in direct evidenced based patient care working as part of a multi- disciplinary team providing professional and clinical support to patients.</li>  <li>Undertake autonomous health assessments; diagnosing, treating and discharging patients within own competence. You will provide expert care and treatment to patients within agreed protocols and clinical guidelines.</li>  <li>Function in a variety of role dimensions: health care provider, educator, researcher, clinical advocate and implementer of clinical governance.</li>  <li>Be a senior clinician within the team. The role will predominantly be clinical, but also include some operational leadership and supervision to your small team of junior staff</li> </ul>  <p>You will clinically lead a small team consisting of newly qualified Nurses, Nurse Associates and Support Workers to provide care and interventions to a complex caseload of patients. This will be as part of a wider team working alongside our primary care networks, supported by both psychiatric and psychological therapy clinicians.</p> <p>The service is open Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17:00 not including bank holidays.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.</p>
<p>Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible</p>
<p>Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:<strong>"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"</strong></p>
<p>Our values are:<strong>"Caring, safe and excellent"</strong></p>
<p>At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent opportunities for career progression</li>
<li>Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development</li>
<li>27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service</li>
<li>NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers</li>
<li>Competitive pension scheme</li>
<li>Lease car scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Mental Health First Aiders</li>
<li>Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)</li>
<li>Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion team</li>
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  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>06 November 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
        per annum/pro-rata
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-OA7575477</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Niell Unit, Warneford Hospital</p>
      <p>Warneford Lane</p>
      <p>Headington</p>
            <p>OX3 7JX</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p>
<p>The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p>
<p>The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview, and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in community mental health in line with professional requirements</li>
        
        <li>To have awareness of National and local issues concerning healthcare</li>
        
        <li>To have a developed understanding of Clinical Governance</li>
        
        <li>To understand the legal frameworks used within practice</li>
        
        <li>To maintain professional accountability and professional registration.</li>
        
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Substantial experience of mental health care and working across different settings which must include experience within a community mental health setting.</li>
        
        <li>Providing clinical and or managerial supervision</li>
        
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          skill
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrate an advanced understanding of clinical risk assessment and management</li>
        
        <li>Advanced knowledge of the range of presentations, diagnoses and current management options</li>
        
        <li>Committed to growth and development of colleagues and environment</li>
        
        <li>To demonstrate good English verbal and written communication skills</li>
        
        <li>To show evidence of advanced problem solving skills</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting</li>
          
          <li>Coaching skills</li>
          
          <li>Committed to constant review and change</li>
          
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Relevant Professional  Qualification (RMN, or  Occupational Therapist with Dip  RCOT qualification or degree</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of Continuing  Professional  Development (CPD)  portfolio</li>
        
        <li>Hold a Psycho-social  Intervention qualification  or equivalent</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>To hold an advanced  professional/clinical  qualification (e.g. CBT,  DBT, NMP)</li>
          
          <li>For OT Member of the  British  Association/Royal  College of  Occupational  Therapists</li>
          
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            Knowledge
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in community mental health in line with professional requirements</li>
          
          <li>To have awareness of National and local issues concerning healthcare</li>
          
          <li>To have a developed understanding of Clinical Governance</li>
          
          <li>To understand the legal frameworks used within practice</li>
          
          <li>To maintain professional accountability and professional registration.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Substantial experience of mental health care and working across different settings which must include experience within a community mental health setting.</li>
          
          <li>Providing clinical and or managerial supervision</li>
          
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            skill
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrate an advanced understanding of clinical risk assessment and management</li>
          
          <li>Advanced knowledge of the range of presentations, diagnoses and current management options</li>
          
          <li>Committed to growth and development of colleagues and environment</li>
          
          <li>To demonstrate good English verbal and written communication skills</li>
          
          <li>To show evidence of advanced problem solving skills</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Qualification in management and leadership within a healthcare setting</li>
            
            <li>Coaching skills</li>
            
            <li>Committed to constant review and change</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Relevant Professional  Qualification (RMN, or  Occupational Therapist with Dip  RCOT qualification or degree</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of Continuing  Professional  Development (CPD)  portfolio</li>
          
          <li>Hold a Psycho-social  Intervention qualification  or equivalent</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>To hold an advanced  professional/clinical  qualification (e.g. CBT,  DBT, NMP)</li>
            
            <li>For OT Member of the  British  Association/Royal  College of  Occupational  Therapists</li>
            
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    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
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        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Niell Unit, Warneford Hospital</p>
      <p>Warneford Lane</p>
      <p>Headington</p>
            <p>OX3 7JX</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
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          <p>Niell Unit, Warneford Hospital</p>
          <p>Warneford Lane</p>
          <p>Headington</p>
                    <p>OX3 7JX</p>
        
      

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

Senior Keyworker (RMN/OT) - City and North East Oxon

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust (SABP) and work within Surrey Heath Community Mental Health Recovery Service (CMHRS).</p> <p><strong>We are looking for part-time two roles; 2 days and 3 days.</strong></p> <p>The post offers a diverse range of experience working with people with complex mental health difficulties. You will join a friendly and supportive group of psychologists in the locality and there will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills through CPD.</p> <p>The trust has an enviable care pathways system which values psychology, psychotherapy and the arts psychotherapies and there are opportunities to train in CBT for psychosis, family interventions, CBT for personality disorders, compassion-focussed supervision, EMDR and structured clinical management. Employees are also able to access leadership and management as well as coaching and mentoring specific to psychologists and additional supervisors training.</p> <p>As a Trust we pride our-selves on our innovative and collaborative approach to providing the highest quality, person-centered care. We have a comprehensive primary care personality disorder services as well as established primary care MH teams working alongside GP practices. We are continuing to develop integrated care pathways across primary and secondary care.</p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>o To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the psychological needs of people using our services.</p> <p>o To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students.</p> <p>o Promoting a psychological perspective both within teams and sharing with other colleagues.</p> <p>o Work collaboratively with team managers/ Clinical leads in the development and delivering of effective services.</p> <p>o The postholder will be expected to work flexibly within the service.</p> <p>o To lead on complex and challenging cases and develop expertise within area of specialism.</p> <p>o Participating in the recruitment and selection of staff.</p> <p>o Leading on a specific service development projects.</p> <p>Please note: Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.</p> <p>We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.</p> <p>Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.</p> <p><strong>Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.</strong></p> <p><strong>Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.</strong></p> <p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>       
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>27 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £57,888 to £64,880 a year
      
        (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

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  <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>325-6926580-COMM-C</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Theta Building, Lyon Way</p>
            <p>Frimley, Camberley, Surrey</p>
            <p>GU16 7ER</p>
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          Essential
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology</li>
        
        <li>Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees</li>
        
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        <li>Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues  and cognitive profiles</li>
        
        <li>Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and  individual therapeutic</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care  group.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of contributing to clinical practice/service development / project work.</li>
        
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          <li>Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology</li>
          
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          <li>Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues  and cognitive profiles</li>
          
          <li>Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and  individual therapeutic</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care  group.</li>
          
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Theta Building, Lyon Way</p>
            <p>Frimley, Camberley, Surrey</p>
            <p>GU16 7ER</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Theta Building, Lyon Way</p>
                    <p>Frimley, Camberley, Surrey</p>
                    <p>GU16 7ER</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist- job share (3 & 2 days)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you a CBT therapist looking for your next opportunity?</p><p>Whether you're newly qualified or highly experienced, joining our Talent Pool on Webrecruit makes it easy to hear about the latest roles that match your skills and interests.</p><p>Why join our Talent Pool?</p><ul><li>Stay informed: Our Talent Acquisition team will share relevant job opportunities with you as they arise.</li><li>Explore your options: Whether you're interested in working with adults or children, we offer a range of roles across different locations and services.</li><li>Career development: From support and supervision for new graduates to leadership opportunities for experienced therapists were committed to helping you thrive.</li></ul>  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Why choose Berkshire Healthcare?</p><p>Were proud to be rated Outstanding by the CQC, with a supportive culture that values every team member. You'll be part of a Trust that puts your development first.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>To join our Talent Pool, simply upload your CV and answer a few quick questions. We'll be in touch with details of suiatble vacancies as they arise.</p>


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

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £46,148 to £54,931 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <p>TAP-CBT-001</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Bases across Berkshire</p>
            <p>Berkshire</p>
            <p>RG12 2UT</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Discover your next step with Berkshire Healthcare join our CBT Therapist Talent Pool on Webrecruit today!</p><p>Please note:</p><p>Some roles may require travel across Berkshire, so a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be necessary.</p><p>The Talent Acquisition team manage specialist, senior and/or hard to fill roles in Berkshire Healthcare so may not be aware of every single live role being advertised. Keep your eye on our website to stay up to date with all roles the Trust is recruiting to: <a href="https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/vacancies</a></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Discover your next step with Berkshire Healthcare join our CBT Therapist Talent Pool on Webrecruit today!</p><p>Please note:</p><p>Some roles may require travel across Berkshire, so a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be necessary.</p><p>The Talent Acquisition team manage specialist, senior and/or hard to fill roles in Berkshire Healthcare so may not be aware of every single live role being advertised. Keep your eye on our website to stay up to date with all roles the Trust is recruiting to: <a href="https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/vacancies" target="_blank">https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/vacancies</a></p>
    
  


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

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

      
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Bases across Berkshire</p>
            <p>Berkshire</p>
            <p>RG12 2UT</p>
    
  

  
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Bases across Berkshire</p>
                    <p>Berkshire</p>
                    <p>RG12 2UT</p>
        
      

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

CBT Therapists - Join our Talent Pool! 

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you a registered Psychotherapist seeking a new opportunity in a friendly, supportive environment?</strong></p>
<p>We are recruiting a part-time <strong>Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist </strong>to join our team at <strong>Marlborough CAMHS! </strong></p>
<p>Here, we pride ourselves on creating a <strong>supportive and high-quality working environment</strong>.Our staff are known for their friendliness and professionalism, and we maintain a culture where nothing is too much trouble.Our performance figures are <strong>consistently strong</strong>, reflecting our <strong>commitment to excellence</strong>. CAMHS in BSW has a <strong>strong child psychotherapy workforce </strong>who meet regularly for CPD events, with valued leadership. You will join this group of child psychotherapists to share work, think of new developments and share learning. </p>
<p>CAMHS in BSW is committed to having a well trained workforce, so alongside the standard CPD, we offer internal training on all aspects of CAMHS work ranging from working with risk/gender to engaging young children through play. We welcome applications from those willing to take the step up into an 8a role and we would support you with the relevant training and supervision to continue your development.</p>
<p>Marlborough CAMHS is located on a hill overlooking the town, adjacent to the historic Savernake Forest. The site offers free parking, an on-site caf, and a calm, welcoming environment.</p>
<p><strong>If you are looking to join a team where you can be proud of the service you provide and enjoy a supportive and friendly environment, we encourage you to apply.</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>
<li>To provide a high quality specialist child and adolescent psychotherapy service to clients with complex mental health problems including severe, enduring and multiple disorders, and challenging behaviour. </li>
<li>To offer advice, consultancy and supervision, and support the work of other CAMHS staff providing psychological treatment. </li>
<li>To participate on the local CAMHS duty rota and undertake emergency assessments when and where required (i.e. community, hospital site, children's homes)</li>
<li>To provide training to a range of qualified and unqualified staff across mental health areas, as agreed.</li>
</ul>
<p>You will be part of an experienced and reflective multi-disciplinary team offering generic and specialist assessments and treatment as well as providing complex case consultations. As well as individual child psychotherapy, we also offer parent child relationship focused interventions, parent infant psychotherapy and STPP.</p>
<p>We operate an out of hours service, but for this role you would be expected to work in office hours 9-5. Most of your appointments are likely to be offered at our base in Marlborough, but there will be some travelling for community and school visits, we also offer appointments and consultations on line via Teams. <strong>Applicants must have a full valid driving license and have access to a car for work, if necessary adjustments can be made in line with the equality act (2010)</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles.</p> <p>Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.</p> <p>As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: <strong>"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"</strong></p> <p>Our values are:<strong>"Caring, safe and excellent"</strong></p> <p>At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:</p> <ul>  <li>Excellent opportunities for career progression</li>  <li>Individual and Trust wide learning and development</li>  <li>27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service</li>  <li>NHS Discount</li>  <li>Pension scheme</li>  <li>Lease car scheme</li>  <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>  <li>Mental Health First Aiders</li>  <li>Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)</li>  <li>Staff networking and support groups</li> </ul>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 November 2025</p>

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £55,690 to £62,682 a year
      
        pro-rata
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <p>267-OC6839534-1E</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Marlborough CAMHS  - The Lavington Centre, Savernake Hospital</p>
      <p>London Road</p>
      <p>Marlborough</p>
            <p>SN8 3HL</p>
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    <p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p>
<p>The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.</p>
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        <li>Master's level pre-clinical training at  a training school recognised by the  Association of Child  Psychotherapists (ACP) and post- graduate training at doctoral level in clinical child psychotherapy at a  training school accredited by the ACP</li>
        
        <li>Maintenance of ACP Registration</li>
        
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          <li>ACP Supervisors training</li>
          
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        <li>Advanced skills in professional  supervision and an ability to deliver  regular supervision to a range of  professionals and psychotherapy  trainees</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>
        
        <li>Understanding of principles and  methods of clinical audit, research and service evaluation</li>
        
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        <li>Sufficient experience of working as  a qualified psychotherapist within  an NHS CAMHS clinic</li>
        
        <li>Advanced knowledge and skills in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and  its effective application to the  mental health problems of children  and adolescents with complex  disorders and diagnosis, including  pervasive and severe emotional and  psychological difficulties</li>
        
        <li>Ability to meet agreed/specified  service targets</li>
        
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          <li>Master's level pre-clinical training at  a training school recognised by the  Association of Child  Psychotherapists (ACP) and post- graduate training at doctoral level in clinical child psychotherapy at a  training school accredited by the ACP</li>
          
          <li>Maintenance of ACP Registration</li>
          
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          <li>Advanced skills in professional  supervision and an ability to deliver  regular supervision to a range of  professionals and psychotherapy  trainees</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>
          
          <li>Understanding of principles and  methods of clinical audit, research and service evaluation</li>
          
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          <li>Sufficient experience of working as  a qualified psychotherapist within  an NHS CAMHS clinic</li>
          
          <li>Advanced knowledge and skills in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and  its effective application to the  mental health problems of children  and adolescents with complex  disorders and diagnosis, including  pervasive and severe emotional and  psychological difficulties</li>
          
          <li>Ability to meet agreed/specified  service targets</li>
          
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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>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
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      <p>Marlborough CAMHS  - The Lavington Centre, Savernake Hospital</p>
      <p>London Road</p>
      <p>Marlborough</p>
            <p>SN8 3HL</p>
    
  

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

Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>The Community Therapy Service team in Wallingford is looking for an enthusiastic clinician with an interest in Mental Health to join the team as a Senior Band 6 in a part time capacity of 30 hours per week.</strong></p> <p><strong>Could this be you?</strong></p> <p>We are looking for a senior clinician with a mental health background, who is enthusiastic to develop their clinical practice within innovative and supportive multidisciplinary teams, treating patients in their own homes.</p> <p>The Community Therapy Service aims to provide high quality integrated therapy services working as a key member of the community MDT . We work closely with other multidisciplinary team members, social services and voluntary organisations for adults with a wide range of physical and mental health conditions.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As a Mental Health Practitioner - Physiotherapist you will provide high quality mental health rehabilitation to patents referred to or within the Community Therapy Service (CTS). You will use your expertise to help support other CTS practitioners achieve rehabilitation goals. In addition to this you will be supporting our community response physical health pathway.</p>
<p>You will also work closely with the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) to minimise duplication, maximise efficiency and facilitate a seamless pathway between the two services for the patient understanding the roles and responsibilities of the clinicians for establishing and delivering a care plan for the patient.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.</p>
<p>Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible</p>
<p>Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:<strong>"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"</strong></p>
<p>Our values are:<strong>"Caring, safe and excellent"</strong></p>
<p>At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Excellent opportunities for career progression</li>
<li>Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development</li>
<li>27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service</li>
<li>NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers</li>
<li>Competitive pension scheme</li>
<li>Lease car scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme</li>
<li>Mental Health First Aiders</li>
<li>Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)</li>
<li>Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion team</li>
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  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>10 November 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
      
        Pro rata
      
    </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>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-CH7521172-1B</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Wallingford Community Hospital</p>
      <p>Reading Road</p>
      <p>Wallingford</p>
            <p>OX10 9DU</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is an accelerator site for the Ageing Well national agenda, as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. This offers the opportunity to shape and develop both rapid responsive patient care and supporting patients with rehabilitation in their home environment. We are looking for someone who will be supported to develop their skills in both physical and mental health rehabilitation, in order to provide excellent, holistic care as part of a community MDT.</p> <p>This role will involve the supervision and training of students, junior colleagues and be involved in teaching of multidisciplinary staff. We have excellent CPD opportunities available including CBT training and Masters modules such as frailty management.</p> <p>Working in the community, it is essential for staff to own a car for travel and be able to work across extended hours and seven days in order to meet the needs of our patients.</p> <p>If you are interested in working in the community and would like to discuss other opportunities such as working in another town or job role, other positions may be available so please do contact us to discuss.</p> <p>Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is an accelerator site for the Ageing Well national agenda, as part of the NHS Long Term Plan. This offers the opportunity to shape and develop both rapid responsive patient care and supporting patients with rehabilitation in their home environment. We are looking for someone who will be supported to develop their skills in both physical and mental health rehabilitation, in order to provide excellent, holistic care as part of a community MDT.</p> <p>This role will involve the supervision and training of students, junior colleagues and be involved in teaching of multidisciplinary staff. We have excellent CPD opportunities available including CBT training and Masters modules such as frailty management.</p> <p>Working in the community, it is essential for staff to own a car for travel and be able to work across extended hours and seven days in order to meet the needs of our patients.</p> <p>If you are interested in working in the community and would like to discuss other opportunities such as working in another town or job role, other positions may be available so please do contact us to discuss.</p> <p>Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Nursing/Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy degree or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>NMC/HCPC registration</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Previous NHS or UK Adult Social Care experience</li>
        
        <li>Previous mental health experience  as a band 5 or equivalent</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Good knowledge of rehab &amp; community services</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
        
        <li>Good knowledge and skills in  elderly care/rehabilitation and have  specific clinical expertise in elderly  care and rehabilitation</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of  supervising student  placements</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Nursing/Occupational therapy/Physiotherapy degree or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>NMC/HCPC registration</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous NHS or UK Adult Social Care experience</li>
          
          <li>Previous mental health experience  as a band 5 or equivalent</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Good knowledge of rehab &amp; community services</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills</li>
          
          <li>Good knowledge and skills in  elderly care/rehabilitation and have  specific clinical expertise in elderly  care and rehabilitation</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of  supervising student  placements</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

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

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Wallingford Community Hospital</p>
      <p>Reading Road</p>
      <p>Wallingford</p>
            <p>OX10 9DU</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Wallingford Community Hospital</p>
          <p>Reading Road</p>
          <p>Wallingford</p>
                    <p>OX10 9DU</p>
        
      

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

Senior Mental Health Practitioner - Part time - Wallingford

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Liaison &amp; Diversion Advanced Support Time Recovery Worker - Basingstoke</strong></p>
<p>We're looking for a Band 5 Advanced Support Time Recovery Worker to join our Liaison and Diversion team. You will have a keen interest in Liaison and Diversion and a passion about supporting our service users as they make their way through police custody, court and prison.</p>
<p>We are a dynamic, people-centred team who are looking for some who is passionate about health outcomes for those making their way through the criminal justice system.</p>
<p>With a reputation for excellence, our service is committed to improving the health of our clients, identifying care pathways, and reducing reoffending.</p>
<p>Recognised with a number of awards, including a Thames Valley/Hampshire Constabulary Police Commendation, Berkshire Healthcare 'Team of the Year' and runner-up for the Howard League for Penal Reform 'Liaison and Diversion Service of the Year'.</p>
<p>We value our employees and put people first. We achieved an 'Outstanding' rating overall in our latest CQC inspection, which found that: 'Managers across Berkshire Healthcare promoted a positive culture that supported and valued staff, creating a sense of common purpose based on shared values.'</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The Advanced STR worker will support custody practitioners in conducting triaging and screenings in custody and escalating to a practitioner if acute risk or complex needs are present. They will also be responsible in supporting the wider STR workforce with advice and clinical support across the Hampshire criminal justice systems.</p>
<p>Working pattern + Service operating hours</p>
<p>The role is flexible across the Hampshire area according to locality and custody/court need, so the candidate is required to have flexibility to travel to localities across Hampshire as per roster. The advanced STR worker may also hold a small caseload of complex service users to support their engagement with community services, this may include such services as drug and alcohol. You will be able to work independently on this caseload and therefore must have good time management skills.</p>
<p>Work base</p>
<p>You will work from within police custody suites within Basingstoke and across Hampshire when required. </p>
<p>Parking:</p>
<p>Parking is provided for staff at all sites.</p>



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


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

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

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

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

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>371-MHS859-B</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Basingstoke Magistrate Court</p>
      <p>Court House, London Road</p>
      <p>Basingstoke</p>
            <p>RG21 4AB</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Liaison and Diversion (L&amp;D) services identify people who have vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the criminal justice system as suspects, defendants or offenders.</p>
<p>L&amp;D services aim to improve overall health outcomes for people and to support people in the reduction of re-offending through assessing, proactive onward referrals and informing decision makers. It also aims to identify vulnerabilities in people earlier on which reduces the likelihood that people will reach a crisis-point and helps to ensure the right support can be put in place from the start.</p>
<p>The successful applicant will work in the police custody suites and occasionally the courts; working with people within the criminal justice system where vulnerabilities are suspected and further assessment is indicated to inform disposal of the case and to identify care pathways for appropriate onward referral/support.</p>
<p>Due to the nature of the service, there is an additional requirement to secure police vetting for this role. For the purposes of police vetting, the candidate will require at least three-years residency in the UK. Police vetting is a thorough investigation of an individuals background, character, and suitability to work in the police force. It includes checks on criminal records, financial history, employment history, personal relationships, and lifestyle choices.</p>
<p><strong>The must haves for this role:</strong></p>
<p>1. Educated to degree level in health and social care or equivalent professional or vocational qualification in health and social care subjects or equivalent level of knowledge and/or practical experience of working in a health or social care setting.</p>
<p>2. Licence holder with access to your own vehicle and prepared to travel across Berkshire as required (travel and mileage will be reimbursed in line with our Trusts policy</p>
<p>3. A warm personality, good communication and people skills.</p>
<p>4. Experience of working in a health and social care setting with a willingness to develop the service and your own practice.</p>
<p>For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.</p>
<p>We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.</p>
<p>Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.</p>
<p>We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Liz Town (Advanced Practitioner) on 0300 123 5066 wholl be delighted to help.</p>
<p>Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Liaison and Diversion (L&amp;D) services identify people who have vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the criminal justice system as suspects, defendants or offenders.</p>
<p>L&amp;D services aim to improve overall health outcomes for people and to support people in the reduction of re-offending through assessing, proactive onward referrals and informing decision makers. It also aims to identify vulnerabilities in people earlier on which reduces the likelihood that people will reach a crisis-point and helps to ensure the right support can be put in place from the start.</p>
<p>The successful applicant will work in the police custody suites and occasionally the courts; working with people within the criminal justice system where vulnerabilities are suspected and further assessment is indicated to inform disposal of the case and to identify care pathways for appropriate onward referral/support.</p>
<p>Due to the nature of the service, there is an additional requirement to secure police vetting for this role. For the purposes of police vetting, the candidate will require at least three-years residency in the UK. Police vetting is a thorough investigation of an individuals background, character, and suitability to work in the police force. It includes checks on criminal records, financial history, employment history, personal relationships, and lifestyle choices.</p>
<p><strong>The must haves for this role:</strong></p>
<p>1. Educated to degree level in health and social care or equivalent professional or vocational qualification in health and social care subjects or equivalent level of knowledge and/or practical experience of working in a health or social care setting.</p>
<p>2. Licence holder with access to your own vehicle and prepared to travel across Berkshire as required (travel and mileage will be reimbursed in line with our Trusts policy</p>
<p>3. A warm personality, good communication and people skills.</p>
<p>4. Experience of working in a health and social care setting with a willingness to develop the service and your own practice.</p>
<p>For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.</p>
<p>We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.</p>
<p>Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.</p>
<p>We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Liz Town (Advanced Practitioner) on 0300 123 5066 wholl be delighted to help.</p>
<p>Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Education, Qualifications &amp; Training
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Educated to degree level in health and social care or equivalent professional or vocational qualification in health and social care subjects or equivalent level of knowledge and/or practical experience of working in a health or social care setting.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Continuous Professional Development
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working in a health and social care setting</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of teaching/training individuals and groups.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of mentoring, supervising and supporting junior staff members</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrate well developed written communication skills, with the ability to produce letters, write reports, maintain accurate records, and record statistical information.</li>
        
        <li>Able to demonstrate a general understanding of mental health issues with a positive non-judgemental approach towards people within the criminal justice service.</li>
        
        <li>Team-working skills within a multi-disciplinary group.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience of supervising staff, volunteers, or peer mentors.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Additional Requirements
        
      </h3>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to travel to multiple sites efficiently to work effectively with service users and line manage peer support staff across the service.</li>
          
          <li>Full driving licence and access to a car.</li>
          
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          <li>Educated to degree level in health and social care or equivalent professional or vocational qualification in health and social care subjects or equivalent level of knowledge and/or practical experience of working in a health or social care setting.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Continuous Professional Development
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a health and social care setting</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of teaching/training individuals and groups.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of mentoring, supervising and supporting junior staff members</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrate well developed written communication skills, with the ability to produce letters, write reports, maintain accurate records, and record statistical information.</li>
          
          <li>Able to demonstrate a general understanding of mental health issues with a positive non-judgemental approach towards people within the criminal justice service.</li>
          
          <li>Team-working skills within a multi-disciplinary group.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Experience of supervising staff, volunteers, or peer mentors.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Additional Requirements
          
        </h3>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Ability to travel to multiple sites efficiently to work effectively with service users and line manage peer support staff across the service.</li>
            
            <li>Full driving licence and access to a car.</li>
            
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  


 

      
  
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Basingstoke Magistrate Court</p>
      <p>Court House, London Road</p>
      <p>Basingstoke</p>
            <p>RG21 4AB</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <p>Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Basingstoke Magistrate Court</p>
          <p>Court House, London Road</p>
          <p>Basingstoke</p>
                    <p>RG21 4AB</p>
        
      

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

Advanced Support Time Recovery (STR) Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We have an exciting opportunity for a full time (37.5 hours/week) band 5 Lived Experience Practitioner and Trainer, to join our Psychologically Informed Consultation and Training (PICT) team. This team sits within the Intensive Management of Personality Disorder and Clinical Therapies Team (IMPACTT).</p>
<p>The role of PICT is to support Berkshire Healthcare staff and partner organisations who work with clients that may meet criteria for the diagnosis of 'personality disorder'. We are a team of Psychologists, Psychotherapists and Lived Experience Practitioners (people who have their own experiences of accessing services for personality disorder and living with this diagnosis). </p>
<p>The PICT approach is to consult with the staff, individuals or teams, rather than working directly with the person using services. We offer consultation, training and support to community and inpatient settings, and to Primary Care Networks across Berkshire.</p>
<p>The post holder will bring lived experience and knowledge of personality disorder/difficulties to support the delivery of consultation and training, focusing on the upskilling of a wide range of professionals and teams, helping them to understand and work with compassion and confidence with people with difficulties that may be associated with the diagnosis of 'personality disorder'. </p>
<p>You will work closely and collaboratively with PICT colleagues to ensure a co-produced approach. You will have regular supervision and support in this role. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Your main base will be at Erlegh House, Reading, whilst also having an option to work from home when appropriate. The post will involve travel across all localities in Berkshire. </p> <ul>  <li> <p>Co-design and co-deliver our trainings and consultations </p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Be confident inworkingboth online and face to face.</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Bring self-reflection and self-awareness when drawing upontheir ownlived experienceofdifficulties associated with the diagnosis of 'personality disorder'inrelation tothe role.</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Work collaboratively with PICT colleagues as well as colleagues across thewiderIMPACTT service.</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Take a compassionate approach to understandingthe needs of bothclient and colleagues.</p> </li> </ul>   <ul>  <li> <p>Attend monthlyLived Experiencesupervision, as well as PICT reflective spaces.</p> </li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish. </p> <p>Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:</p> <ul>  <li>Caring for and about you is our top priority</li>  <li>Committed to providing good quality, safe services</li>  <li>Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions</li> </ul> <p>Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:</p> <ul>  <li>Flexible working options to support work-life balance</li>  <li>27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell</li>  <li>Generous NHS pension scheme</li>  <li>Excellent learning and career development opportunities</li>  <li>'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles</li>  <li>Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services</li>  <li>Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants</li>  <li>Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality</li>  <li>Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave</li>  <li>Free parking across Trust sites</li> </ul>       
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>06 November 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £32,602 to £39,686 a year
      
        per annum (inc. of HCAS)
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>371-MHS916</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>University of Reading</p>
      <p>Whiteknights Road</p>
      <p>Reading</p>
            <p>RG6 6BZ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>The must haves for this role:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Lived experience of difficulties associated with a diagnosis of personality disorder.</li>
<li>Experience and passion for working as a team and working with and supporting lived experience colleagues.</li>
<li>An ability to be self-reflective, open to learning and to reflect sensitively on your personal experience to support others.</li>
<li>Willingness to bring compassion and empathy to both training and consultations.</li>
</ul>
<p>For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. </p>
<p><strong>We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. </strong></p>
<p>Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. </p>
<p>We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Jennie Parker on 0300 365 8000 or email: <a href="mailto:Jennie.Parker@berkshire.nhs.uk" target="_blank">Jennie.Parker@berkshire.nhs.uk</a> wholl be delighted to help (Tuesday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm). </p>
<p>Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>The must haves for this role:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Lived experience of difficulties associated with a diagnosis of personality disorder.</li>
<li>Experience and passion for working as a team and working with and supporting lived experience colleagues.</li>
<li>An ability to be self-reflective, open to learning and to reflect sensitively on your personal experience to support others.</li>
<li>Willingness to bring compassion and empathy to both training and consultations.</li>
</ul>
<p>For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. </p>
<p><strong>We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. </strong></p>
<p>Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. </p>
<p>We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Jennie Parker on 0300 365 8000 or email: <a href="mailto:Jennie.Parker@berkshire.nhs.uk" target="_blank">Jennie.Parker@berkshire.nhs.uk</a> wholl be delighted to help (Tuesday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm). </p>
<p>Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Education/Qualifications/Training
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Degree in relevant subject such as health and social care or equivalent experience.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Completed an accredited peer support training or coaching.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Continuous Professional Development
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Evidence of, or willingness to undertake continuing personal development.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Previous Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Personal lived experience of the difficulties associated with the diagnosis of personality disorder.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of teaching or training facilitation.</li>
        
        <li>Previous experience of using lived experience in a work role (either voluntary or paid employment).</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a health or social care-related setting</li>
          
          <li>Trained in Knowledge &amp; Understanding Framework (KUF).</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills to be able to engage appropriately with colleagues, statutory and voluntary agencies - face to face, online and by telephone.</li>
        
        <li>Able to work reflectively, drawing on knowledge around and lived experience of the difficulties associated with the diagnosis of personality disorder.</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to appropriately share your own life experiences, where relevant to the role.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to understand and create healthy boundaries.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to remain calm and respond in a professional manner across a range of situations.</li>
        
        <li>Able to manage own workload in an effective and timely manner.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to use initiative appropriately, making decisions within the guidelines set.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate a general understanding of mental health difficulties with a positive non-judgemental approach.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and work within local policy framework.</li>
        
        <li>Sensitive understanding of diversity issues and ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to be non-judgmental, demonstrate empathy, compassion, and patience.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to engage effectively in supervision and to be able to raise concerns or personal difficulties which may affect the work being undertaken.</li>
        
        <li>Enthusiasm for learning and development.</li>
        
        <li>Flexible and adaptable to change.</li>
        
        <li>Skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, basic Excel skills, and online working</li>
        
        <li>Ability to use / learn to use on-line social communication platforms (Teams, Zoom)</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to run trainings on-line as well as face to face.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Good understanding of NHS mental health services and trauma-informed ways of working.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Additional Requirements
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Access to transport and able to travel freely and flexibly across the local area in order to work effectively with colleagues.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Education/Qualifications/Training
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Degree in relevant subject such as health and social care or equivalent experience.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Completed an accredited peer support training or coaching.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Continuous Professional Development
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of, or willingness to undertake continuing personal development.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Previous Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Personal lived experience of the difficulties associated with the diagnosis of personality disorder.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of teaching or training facilitation.</li>
          
          <li>Previous experience of using lived experience in a work role (either voluntary or paid employment).</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in a health or social care-related setting</li>
            
            <li>Trained in Knowledge &amp; Understanding Framework (KUF).</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Well-developed listening skills and effective verbal communication skills to be able to engage appropriately with colleagues, statutory and voluntary agencies - face to face, online and by telephone.</li>
          
          <li>Able to work reflectively, drawing on knowledge around and lived experience of the difficulties associated with the diagnosis of personality disorder.</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to appropriately share your own life experiences, where relevant to the role.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to understand and create healthy boundaries.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to remain calm and respond in a professional manner across a range of situations.</li>
          
          <li>Able to manage own workload in an effective and timely manner.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to use initiative appropriately, making decisions within the guidelines set.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate a general understanding of mental health difficulties with a positive non-judgemental approach.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality and work within local policy framework.</li>
          
          <li>Sensitive understanding of diversity issues and ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to be non-judgmental, demonstrate empathy, compassion, and patience.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to engage effectively in supervision and to be able to raise concerns or personal difficulties which may affect the work being undertaken.</li>
          
          <li>Enthusiasm for learning and development.</li>
          
          <li>Flexible and adaptable to change.</li>
          
          <li>Skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, basic Excel skills, and online working</li>
          
          <li>Ability to use / learn to use on-line social communication platforms (Teams, Zoom)</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to run trainings on-line as well as face to face.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Good understanding of NHS mental health services and trauma-informed ways of working.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Additional Requirements
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Access to transport and able to travel freely and flexibly across the local area in order to work effectively with colleagues.</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>University of Reading</p>
      <p>Whiteknights Road</p>
      <p>Reading</p>
            <p>RG6 6BZ</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
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        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>University of Reading</p>
          <p>Whiteknights Road</p>
          <p>Reading</p>
                    <p>RG6 6BZ</p>
        
      

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

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