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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you passionate about improving outcomes for Children and Young People? </strong></p> <p>The Bath &amp; North East Somerset (B&amp;NES) Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are expanding its service after receiving additional funds. We're excited to complement our offer by recruiting a Qualified CBT Therapist. We are looking for someone who is committed to supporting and developing services as part of a multi-disciplinary team. You will need excellent communication and organisational skills, and a keenness to be part of a busy and vibrant pathway. This is a great opportunity if you are keen to develop your skills in the B&amp;NES MHST. </p> <p>The B&amp;NES MHST will expand to cover 77% of schools and colleges across the patch with a team base in Keynsham. As the service expands towards reaching the national goal of coverage for all school aged pupils, the service is also expanding the offer available to children and young people with identified mental health needs.</p> <p>You will be workingacross education settings (primary schools, secondary schools and colleges) throughout B&amp;NES, providing assessments and interventions to children and young people with mental health conditions including anxiety and low mood.</p> <p>The MHST currently provides early, brief evidence-based interventions to promptly address emerging mental health needs of children and young people, and this role will expand the provision to include High Intensity CBT interventions.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>
<li>To work along side our multi-disciplinary team consisting of Senior clinicians/managers, Psychologists, Education Mental Health Practitioners and supervisors.</li>
<li>To deliver Formulation driven assessments and risk assessments of children and young people. Working collaboratively with CYP families/other agencies you will develop holistic plans of cares which are evidence based.</li>
<li>To hold a clinical caseload of children and young people who require a CBT intervention. You will be joining our multi-disciplinary team and will also be expected to provide consultation/support to other members of the team to discuss possible CYP that may require a HI CBT intervention. </li>
<li>To complete the supervisor course to supervise HI CBT therapists if service demands require it.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.</strong></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> </ul>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>16 October 2025</p>

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

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

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

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>267-OC7540965</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>MHST CAMHS</p>
      <p>Temple House</p>
      <p>Keynsham</p>
            <p>BS31 1HA</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>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <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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          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Current registration with a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts/drama therapy or a psychological therapy and further post graduate qualification training in evidence-based psychological therapies, including CBT,  and significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner   Accredited or able to demonstrate that you are now accreditable with the BABCP</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Pre-qualification training and  qualifications in research  methodology, staff training  and/or other fields of applied  psychology.</li>
          
          <li>PGCert in supervision for Children and Young People's Services or similar qualification</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Skills in the use of complex  methods of psychological  assessment, intervention and  management frequently  requiring sustained and intense  concentration</li>
        
        <li>Well developed skills in the  ability to communicate  effectively, orally and in writing,  complex, highly technical and/or  clinically sensitive information to  clients, their families, carers and  other professional colleagues  both within and outside the  NHS</li>
        
        <li>Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of continuing  professional development as  recommended by the registered body</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of specialist  psychological assessment and  treatment of CAMHS clients  across the full range of care  settings, including outpatient,  community, primary care and in  patient settings.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with a  wide variety of client groups,  across the whole life course  presenting problems that reflect  the full range of clinical severity  including maintaining a high  degree of professionalism in the  face of highly emotive and  distressing problems, verbal  abuse and threat of physical  abuse</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Current registration with a recorded/registered qualification in one of the following - nursing, social work, occupational therapy, arts/drama therapy or a psychological therapy and further post graduate qualification training in evidence-based psychological therapies, including CBT,  and significant experience working as a psychological therapy practitioner   Accredited or able to demonstrate that you are now accreditable with the BABCP</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Pre-qualification training and  qualifications in research  methodology, staff training  and/or other fields of applied  psychology.</li>
            
            <li>PGCert in supervision for Children and Young People's Services or similar qualification</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Skills in the use of complex  methods of psychological  assessment, intervention and  management frequently  requiring sustained and intense  concentration</li>
          
          <li>Well developed skills in the  ability to communicate  effectively, orally and in writing,  complex, highly technical and/or  clinically sensitive information to  clients, their families, carers and  other professional colleagues  both within and outside the  NHS</li>
          
          <li>Skills in providing consultation to other professional and nonprofessional groups.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuing  professional development as  recommended by the registered body</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of specialist  psychological assessment and  treatment of CAMHS clients  across the full range of care  settings, including outpatient,  community, primary care and in  patient settings.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with a  wide variety of client groups,  across the whole life course  presenting problems that reflect  the full range of clinical severity  including maintaining a high  degree of professionalism in the  face of highly emotive and  distressing problems, verbal  abuse and threat of physical  abuse</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



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

  

  
    <h3 id="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>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>MHST CAMHS</p>
      <p>Temple House</p>
      <p>Keynsham</p>
            <p>BS31 1HA</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>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Oxford Health NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>MHST CAMHS</p>
          <p>Temple House</p>
          <p>Keynsham</p>
                    <p>BS31 1HA</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <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>

NHS Jobs

CBT Therapist - BANES MHST

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you looking for
a rewarding and hands-on role where you can truly make a difference? We are
excited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to join
our inpatient mental health team as an Occupational Therapy Assistant at SLaM. Based
in a supportive and recovery-focused environment, youll play a vital role in
helping service users re-engage with meaningful activities and develop the
skills needed for life beyond hospital.</p><p>River House is known
for its strong team culture and commitment to development, offering in-house
training, advancement opportunities, and exposure to a broad range of service
user needs. Whether you're just starting out or looking to specialise further in
your career, this position offers the ideal environment to grow both personally
and professionally, supported by a team that values learning, collaboration,
and innovation in mental health care.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>What you can add:</p><ul>  <li>You will contribute to the development of and provision occupationally focused interventions within River House under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist</li>  <li>You will work closely with service users, families, and carers to ensure your approach is person-centred, recovery-focused, and responsive to individual needs.</li>  <li>You will have a chance to work as a valued and integrated member of a supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to holistic, collaborative care planning.</li>  <li>You will hold delegated responsibility for the operation of work areas during clinical interventions and ensure that health and safety standards are met on a daily basis</li>  <li>You will take on greater responsibilities and exercise increased autonomy in both 1:1 and group interventions on the wards, as well as in managing a Recovery Hub caseload.</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>NHS Professionals is the UKs largest flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health and Social Care. We give healthcare professionals the freedom to choose when, where, and how they work whether that's through flexible bank shifts or fixed-term placements. By joining NHSP, you become part of a trusted, supportive community committed to Putting People in Places to Care, working alongside a diverse team delivering high-quality care across the country.</p><p>As a valued member of our bank, youll enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:</p><ul>  <li>Weekly Pay Access your earnings quickly with regular weekly payments.</li>  <li>Priority Shifts Get first choice of shifts and placements before they go to external agencies.</li>  <li>Exclusive Discounts Receive a Blue Light Card and access to NHS discount providers.</li>  <li>Flexible Working Options Choose shifts that fit your schedule or explore fixed-term placements to suit your lifestyle.</li>  <li>Comprehensive Support Our friendly team is available whenever you need us via our dedicated support line.</li>  <li>Ongoing Development Access training and learning opportunities through both the Trust and NHSPs own academy.</li>  <li>Career Variety Work across different wards and specialties to gain valuable experience.</li>  <li>Community Perks Enjoy being part of a vibrant NHSP community with activities like Member of the Month, Appreciation Week, giveaways, webinars, and more.</li> </ul>


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

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

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

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £15.60 an hour
      
    </p>
  
  
  

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

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>3 months</p>
  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>M0042-84710</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
        <p>S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust</p>
      
      <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
            <p>Beckenham</p>
      <p>Kent</p>
      <p>BR3 3BX</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will support the delivery of recovery-focused, person-centred interventions within the River House OT team, working under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist. You will play a key role in developing and facilitating both individual and group-based therapeutic activities on the wards and in the Recovery Hub. This includes contributing to occupationally focused care plans, supporting discharge planning, and using specialist knowledge to promote engagement, recovery, and social inclusion.</p><p>Youll work collaboratively with service users, carers, and the wider multi-disciplinary team, using strong communication skills to provide progress updates and contribute to assessments. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe clinical environment, adhering to health and safety standards, and maintaining accurate documentation in line with Trust and professional guidelines. The role also involves managing a small caseload, participating in risk management, and carrying out restrictive interventions where required, following Seni Lewis training.</p><p>The post includes opportunities to support student training, take part in service development, and engage in continuous professional development through supervision, training, and annual appraisal. You may be required to work evenings or weekends and are expected to contribute to quality improvement initiatives, uphold Trust policies, and maintain a professional and safe working environment at all times.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>As an Occupational Therapy Assistant, you will support the delivery of recovery-focused, person-centred interventions within the River House OT team, working under the supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist. You will play a key role in developing and facilitating both individual and group-based therapeutic activities on the wards and in the Recovery Hub. This includes contributing to occupationally focused care plans, supporting discharge planning, and using specialist knowledge to promote engagement, recovery, and social inclusion.</p><p>Youll work collaboratively with service users, carers, and the wider multi-disciplinary team, using strong communication skills to provide progress updates and contribute to assessments. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe clinical environment, adhering to health and safety standards, and maintaining accurate documentation in line with Trust and professional guidelines. The role also involves managing a small caseload, participating in risk management, and carrying out restrictive interventions where required, following Seni Lewis training.</p><p>The post includes opportunities to support student training, take part in service development, and engage in continuous professional development through supervision, training, and annual appraisal. You may be required to work evenings or weekends and are expected to contribute to quality improvement initiatives, uphold Trust policies, and maintain a professional and safe working environment at all times.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>- GCSEs in Maths and English</li>
        
        <li>- Health and Social Care NVQ Level 2 or above, Care Certificate or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>- Experience working in a Health or Social Care setting</li>
        
        <li>- Experience working with people with Mental Health difficulties and complex needs</li>
        
        <li>Collaborative working and able to deliver individual and group sessions.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- Forensic experience</li>
          
          <li>- A creative qualification or personal interest (e.g. in art, photography, music, or drama) or a background in psychology or related field</li>
          
          <li>Open to new ideas and awareness of general issues that might have relevance to service users involvement.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- GCSEs in Maths and English</li>
          
          <li>- Health and Social Care NVQ Level 2 or above, Care Certificate or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>- Experience working in a Health or Social Care setting</li>
          
          <li>- Experience working with people with Mental Health difficulties and complex needs</li>
          
          <li>Collaborative working and able to deliver individual and group sessions.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>- Forensic experience</li>
            
            <li>- A creative qualification or personal interest (e.g. in art, photography, music, or drama) or a background in psychology or related field</li>
            
            <li>Open to new ideas and awareness of general issues that might have relevance to service users involvement.</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>NHS Professionals Limited</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust</p>
      
      <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
            <p>Beckenham</p>
      <p>Kent</p>
      <p>BR3 3BX</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>NHS Professionals Limited</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust</p>
          
          <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
                    <p>Beckenham</p>
          <p>Kent</p>
          <p>BR3 3BX</p>
        
      

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

OT Technician

Clinical Psychologist / CBT Therapist

Sheffield Talking Therapies Counsellor

Specialist DBT (Dialectical Behaviour) Therapist Lambeth SCPT

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you a qualified Counsellor for Depression (CfD) looking to make a real difference in people's lives? Nouvita Healthcare is seeking dedicated, sessional counsellors to join our growing<strong>NHS Talking Therapies</strong>team. This hybrid role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to adults experiencing common mental health issues.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Youll work within the<strong>NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework</strong>, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the<strong>Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)</strong>model.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul> <li><p>Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions</p></li> <li><p>Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice</p></li> <li><p>Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system</p></li> <li><p>Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies</p></li> <li><p>Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development</p></li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care. At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers.</p><p>We are committed to:</p><p>Delivering high-quality mental health services</p><p>Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes</p><p>Supporting staff development and wellbeing</p><p>Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do</p><p></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>27 August 2025</p>

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

    
  

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £25 a session
      
    </p>
  
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working,
        
      
        
          Home or remote working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>L0012-25-0018</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
            <p>Hatfield</p>
      <p>Hertfordshire</p>
      <p>AL100BU</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Youll work within the<strong>NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework</strong>, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the<strong>Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)</strong>model.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions</p></li> <li><p>Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice</p></li> <li><p>Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system</p></li> <li><p>Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies</p></li> <li><p>Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development</p></li></ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Youll work within the<strong>NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework</strong>, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the<strong>Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)</strong>model.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions</p></li> <li><p>Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice</p></li> <li><p>Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system</p></li> <li><p>Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies</p></li> <li><p>Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development</p></li></ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>- BACP membership (Accreditation or working towards it)</li>
        
        <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
        
        <li>- At least 2 years of post-qualification experience</li>
        
        <li>- Experience delivering time-limited counselling</li>
        
        <li>- Remote counselling qualification and good IT skills</li>
        
        <li>- Ability to travel within Hertfordshire as needed</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li>
          
          <li>- A flexible, client-focused approach</li>
          
          <li>- A solid understanding of confidentiality, ethics, and safeguarding</li>
          
          <li>- Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>- BACP membership (Accreditation or working towards it)</li>
          
          <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
          
          <li>- At least 2 years of post-qualification experience</li>
          
          <li>- Experience delivering time-limited counselling</li>
          
          <li>- Remote counselling qualification and good IT skills</li>
          
          <li>- Ability to travel within Hertfordshire as needed</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>- Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li>
            
            <li>- A flexible, client-focused approach</li>
            
            <li>- A solid understanding of confidentiality, ethics, and safeguarding</li>
            
            <li>- Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



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

  

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


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

      

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Nouvita Limited</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
            <p>Hatfield</p>
      <p>Hertfordshire</p>
      <p>AL100BU</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Nouvita Limited</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
                    <p>Hatfield</p>
          <p>Hertfordshire</p>
          <p>AL100BU</p>
        
      

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

Sessional Counsellor

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>South London &amp;
Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is offering an excellent opportunity for a
creative and enthusiastic Activity Practitioner to join a supportive, MDT at
River House. In this role, you will work closely with the Occupational Therapy
team, under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, to deliver
engaging, therapeutic and recreational activities aimed at supporting the
rehabilitation of service users with complex mental health needs, including
those with a history of offending. You will play a key role in implementing
meaningful, person-centred programmes that promote recovery and enhance overall
quality of life.</p><p>Joining SLaM means
becoming part of a respected, forward-thinking organisation with strong links
to Kings College London and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and
Neuroscience. Its a unique opportunity to work in a setting that blends
clinical excellence, cutting-edge research, and high-quality training. At River
House, you'll join a team known for its supportive culture and commitment to
development offering in-house training, career progression, and broad
clinical exposure. Whether you're early in your career or looking to
specialise, this role provides the ideal environment to grow personally and
professionally, within a team that values learning, collaboration, and
innovation in mental health care.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>What you can add:</p><ul>  <li>You will deliver a programme of recreational, vocational, and educational activities within the service or, where appropriate, in the community.</li>  <li>You will Support the development of a balanced therapeutic ward-based programme tailored to service users at various stages of recovery, helping them progress by considering their goals and aspirations and adjusting interventions accordingly.</li>  <li>You will maintain accurate and up-to-date written and electronic records in line with Trust and professional standards, adhering to forensic activity guidelines and completing incident reports when required.</li>  <li>You will reflect on and review your practice and performance through regular supervision and annual appraisal in line with Trust guidelines, while actively participating in ongoing training and knowledge-sharing opportunities.</li>  <li>You will support the education and training of OT students, staff, and volunteers, while helping to facilitate recovery courses at the Forensic Recovery College alongside peer trainers and team members.</li>  <li>You will demonstrate your ability to safely carry out restrictive interventions following Seni Lewis Training Programme.</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>NHS Professionals is the UKs largest flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health and Social Care. We give healthcare professionals the freedom to choose when, where, and how they work whether that's through flexible bank shifts or fixed-term placements. By joining NHSP, you become part of a trusted, supportive community committed to Putting People in Places to Care, working alongside a diverse team delivering high-quality care across the country.</p><p>As a valued member of our bank, youll enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:</p><ul>  <li>Weekly Pay Access your earnings quickly with regular weekly payments.</li>  <li>Priority Shifts Get first choice of shifts and placements before they go to external agencies.</li>  <li>Exclusive Discounts Receive a Blue Light Card and access to NHS discount providers.</li>  <li>Flexible Working Options Choose shifts that fit your schedule or explore fixed-term placements to suit your lifestyle.</li>  <li>Comprehensive Support Our friendly team is available whenever you need us via our dedicated support line.</li>  <li>Ongoing Development Access training and learning opportunities through both the Trust and NHSPs own academy.</li>  <li>Career Variety Work across different wards and specialties to gain valuable experience.</li>  <li>Community Perks Enjoy being part of a vibrant NHSP community with activities like Member of the Month, Appreciation Week, giveaways, webinars, and more.</li> </ul>


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

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

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

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £15.60 an hour
      
    </p>
  
  
  

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

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>3 months</p>
  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>M0042-83449</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
        <p>S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust</p>
      
      <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
            <p>Beckenham</p>
      <p>Kent</p>
      <p>BR33BX</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>As a key member of the ward team, you will work closely with the Occupational Therapy (OT) service to deliver therapeutic and recreational activities that support the rehabilitation of individuals with mental illness and a history of offending. Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, you will help co-develop and implement ward-based and community-facing programmes that promote recovery, independence, and well-being. This includes supporting access to vocational and educational opportunities, including the Forensic Recovery College.</p><p>Youll engage individuals and groups in structured therapeutic activities, monitor progress, and contribute to care planning through effective communication and documentation. The role requires the ability to work independently when facilitating sessions, adapt interventions to individual goals, and maintain clear boundaries and professional conduct. You will also be expected to follow security protocols, participate in incident reporting, and safely implement restrictive interventions where necessary, following Seni Lewis training.</p><p>This position supports continuous professional development through regular supervision, in-house training, and involvement in student education, audits, and quality improvement projects. You'll help maintain safe environments, manage activity resources, and may occasionally work evenings or weekends. A commitment to trust values, health and safety, equality, and ongoing learning is essential to success in this role.</p>  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>As a key member of the ward team, you will work closely with the Occupational Therapy (OT) service to deliver therapeutic and recreational activities that support the rehabilitation of individuals with mental illness and a history of offending. Under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist, you will help co-develop and implement ward-based and community-facing programmes that promote recovery, independence, and well-being. This includes supporting access to vocational and educational opportunities, including the Forensic Recovery College.</p><p>Youll engage individuals and groups in structured therapeutic activities, monitor progress, and contribute to care planning through effective communication and documentation. The role requires the ability to work independently when facilitating sessions, adapt interventions to individual goals, and maintain clear boundaries and professional conduct. You will also be expected to follow security protocols, participate in incident reporting, and safely implement restrictive interventions where necessary, following Seni Lewis training.</p><p>This position supports continuous professional development through regular supervision, in-house training, and involvement in student education, audits, and quality improvement projects. You'll help maintain safe environments, manage activity resources, and may occasionally work evenings or weekends. A commitment to trust values, health and safety, equality, and ongoing learning is essential to success in this role.</p>    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>What youll need:</li>
        
        <li>- A-C Grade GCSEs in Maths and English.</li>
        
        <li>- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.</li>
        
        <li>- Experience of working in health/social care setting.   </li>
        
        <li>- Experience of working both independently and in a team, demonstrating an ability to interact with staff of all disciplines and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.  </li>
        
        <li>- Experience of providing group and 1:1 interventions.  </li>
        
        <li>- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems.  </li>
        
        <li>Ability to work independently in both ward and community settings and teach practical skills to service users.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Desirable:</li>
          
          <li>- Health and Social Care qualification above basic level (e.g., NVQ 3 or 4, City &amp; Guilds, Diploma, or Degree)</li>
          
          <li>- Creative qualification e.g. arts, photography, Psychology qualification.  </li>
          
          <li>- Experience in a forensic mental health setting</li>
          
          <li>Experience running therapeutic groups in health and social care settings.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>What youll need:</li>
          
          <li>- A-C Grade GCSEs in Maths and English.</li>
          
          <li>- Evidence of continuing professional and personal development.</li>
          
          <li>- Experience of working in health/social care setting.   </li>
          
          <li>- Experience of working both independently and in a team, demonstrating an ability to interact with staff of all disciplines and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.  </li>
          
          <li>- Experience of providing group and 1:1 interventions.  </li>
          
          <li>- An understanding of the needs and difficulties of people who experience mental health problems.  </li>
          
          <li>Ability to work independently in both ward and community settings and teach practical skills to service users.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Desirable:</li>
            
            <li>- Health and Social Care qualification above basic level (e.g., NVQ 3 or 4, City &amp; Guilds, Diploma, or Degree)</li>
            
            <li>- Creative qualification e.g. arts, photography, Psychology qualification.  </li>
            
            <li>- Experience in a forensic mental health setting</li>
            
            <li>Experience running therapeutic groups in health and social care settings.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



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

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>NHS Professionals Limited</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust</p>
      
      <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
            <p>Beckenham</p>
      <p>Kent</p>
      <p>BR33BX</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>NHS Professionals Limited</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>S L A M Nhs Foundation Trust</p>
          
          <p>Monks Orchard Road</p>
                    <p>Beckenham</p>
          <p>Kent</p>
          <p>BR33BX</p>
        
      

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

Activity Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Please note, at this stage, the role is open only to internal staff (including NHSP and Agency staff currently on placement within our organisation) and staff substantively employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any individual who is at risk of redundancy will be given priority, provided they meet the essential criteria.</strong></p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced occupational therapist with proven clinical skills and an interest in clinical/operational/strategic development to join our team based in Canterbury.</p> <p>The East Kent Rehabilitation Service has a 12 month secondment opportunity for a Band 7 Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist. The successful applicant will deliver occupational therapy interventions as part of the MDT at Ethelbert Road inpatient rehabilitation unit, 6 sessions (3 days) per week and provide occupational therapy leadership to inpatient and community rehabilitation for the remaining 4 sessions (2 days) as part of the wider leadership team.</p> <p>The post holder must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car/vehicle to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The clinical lead occupational therapist is a highly experienced occupational therapist within the multidisciplinary care team.</p> <p>You will lead in identifying, developing and providing the Occupational Therapy contribution within the East Rehabilitation pathway, encompassing inpatient and community rehabilitation,in accordance with the needs of service users and the requirements of the service.</p> <p>Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate therapeutic interventions for service users within one of the inpatient rehabilitation units; and manage a defined caseload of complex service users with occupational needs using evidence-based, service user-centred, hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention orientated principles and practice.</p> <p>Be responsible for providing clinical leadership for junior staff and students through means of supervision, appraisal and training, and managing the quality and performance of the occupational therapy team.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We are the Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway. Our teams support adults with a wide range of mental health needs. Because we cover the whole county and both hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the 1.8 million people of Kent and Medway. Rated 'Good' by the CQC, we care for over 2,000 people in our hospitals and 54,000 in the community each year.</p> <p>Our vision is simple: We are here to help communities not just live with mental illness, but live well. It's why we're passionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. And everything we do is guided by our values caring, inclusive, curious and confident.</p> <p>Join us - if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a team that's doing well together.</p> <p>At Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, we are serious about diversity and inclusion, and we are working hard to build this into our DNA. We warmly welcome applications for any of our roles from people from diverse backgrounds, and we are proactively encouraging applications from under-represented communities for our more senior roles, like this one.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>15 October 2025</p>

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

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

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

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>380-EK354</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Ethelbert Road Rehabilitation Unit, Canterbury</p>
      <p>11 Ethelbert Rd</p>
      <p>Canterbury</p>
            <p>CT1 3HH</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Training, Qualification &amp; Registration
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy</li>
        
        <li>State registration with HCP</li>
        
        <li>Practice Placement Qualification</li>
        
        <li>Highly specialist training in relevant assessments and interventions at post graduate level e.g. CBT Open Dialogue</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Additional training relevant to rehabilitation with complex psychosis e.g. hearing voices CBTp</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>4 years post graduate experience with at least 2 years in speciality</li>
        
        <li>Experience in a range of mental health settings</li>
        
        <li>Experience of supervising staff</li>
        
        <li>Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work</li>
        
        <li>Audit or research experience</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Presentation or publication of own work</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge &amp; Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Excellent working knowledge of clinical governance</li>
        
        <li>Specialist assessment and intervention skills relevant to individuals with complex psychosis</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of current best practice for OT for individuals with complex psychosis</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of application of OT outcome measures and models of practice</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of effective leadership skills</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of effective MDT working</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Training, Qualification &amp; Registration
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy</li>
          
          <li>State registration with HCP</li>
          
          <li>Practice Placement Qualification</li>
          
          <li>Highly specialist training in relevant assessments and interventions at post graduate level e.g. CBT Open Dialogue</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Additional training relevant to rehabilitation with complex psychosis e.g. hearing voices CBTp</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>4 years post graduate experience with at least 2 years in speciality</li>
          
          <li>Experience in a range of mental health settings</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising staff</li>
          
          <li>Extensive clinical experience including individual and group work</li>
          
          <li>Audit or research experience</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Presentation or publication of own work</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge &amp; Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Excellent working knowledge of clinical governance</li>
          
          <li>Specialist assessment and intervention skills relevant to individuals with complex psychosis</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of current best practice for OT for individuals with complex psychosis</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of application of OT outcome measures and models of practice</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of effective leadership skills</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of effective MDT working</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>
  

  

  


 

      
  
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Ethelbert Road Rehabilitation Unit, Canterbury</p>
      <p>11 Ethelbert Rd</p>
      <p>Canterbury</p>
            <p>CT1 3HH</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Ethelbert Road Rehabilitation Unit, Canterbury</p>
          <p>11 Ethelbert Rd</p>
          <p>Canterbury</p>
                    <p>CT1 3HH</p>
        
      

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

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist

Highly Specialist Clinical / Counselling Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>* To provide specialist psychological assessment for adults in primary care step 4 utilising a range of self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care
* To provide specialist psychological therapy for individuals and groups based upon an appropriate psychological conceptual framework of their difficulties and employing methods of proven efficacy.
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  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>* To provide specialist psychological assessment for adults in primary care step 4 utilising a range of self-report measures, rating scales, direct and indirect structured observations and semi-structured interviews with clients, family members and others involved in the client's care
* To provide specialist psychological therapy for individuals and groups based upon an appropriate psychological conceptual framework of their difficulties and employing methods of proven efficacy.
* To evaluate and make autonomous decisions about intervention options, including discharge, ensuring such decisions appropriately involve others providing care.
* To communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner, information concerning the assessment, formulation and intervention plans of clients and to monitor and evaluate progress during the course of both uni- and multi-disciplinary care.
* To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals contributing directly to clients' care plans.
* To undertake risk assessment and risk management for individual clients and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.

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  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>MHM is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.</p>


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

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

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

  
  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      Depending on experience
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>R000075</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>4 Telford Court, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2DB  </p>
            <p>Morpeth</p>
            <p>NE61 2DB</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Salary: £64,445 - £74,896 per annum, (NHS AFC Band 8b)
Based: NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies, 4 Telford Court, Morpeth NE61 2DB (hybrid working between home and across sites)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
 
Contract Type: Permanent
 
About us
NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies is a partnership between Mental Health Matters (MHM) and Sunderland Counselling Service; two local and national providers of psychological therapies with a strong track record of success.
 
MHM is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.
 
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen in NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies for a Clinical Lead to support the delivery of our clinical services. 
Our Talking Therapy team consists of a range of Psychological therapists working across steps 2, 3 and 4 delivering NICE evidenced talking therapies. Treatment is delivered by telephone, in groups, face to face and using digital therapy options.
 
The role of Clinical Lead provides strategic clinical leadership of the service and is jointly responsible with the Service Manager in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, responsive and accessible NHS Talking Therapies service. You will support the Deputy Clinical Lead, Step Leads and Senior Clinicians with clinical decisions and be the point of contact for the practitioners, identifying best practice and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement . 
You will develop positive relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring that NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies remains a respected and valued partner within the changing mental health landscape. You will represent the service at local, regional and national level by building relationships with the ICB, partner agencies and clinical forums. 
This role is ideal for passionate and creative individuals who are excited by clinical service development, supporting staff and delivering gold standard care in an NHS Talking Therapies setting.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Salary: £64,445 - £74,896 per annum, (NHS AFC Band 8b)
Based: NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies, 4 Telford Court, Morpeth NE61 2DB (hybrid working between home and across sites)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per week
 
Contract Type: Permanent
 
About us
NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies is a partnership between Mental Health Matters (MHM) and Sunderland Counselling Service; two local and national providers of psychological therapies with a strong track record of success.
 
MHM is a national charity with over 40 years of experience in delivering high-quality mental health and social care services. We have a positive impact on the lives of people living with mental health needs in our local communities. We provide services across England, from Northumberland to Plymouth, led by a highly motivated and enthusiastic workforce who are committed to delivering the best quality services to those in need of support. Everything about MHM is people focused, our people are central to delivering the highest quality of service and care to our clients and service users.
 
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen in NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies for a Clinical Lead to support the delivery of our clinical services. 
Our Talking Therapy team consists of a range of Psychological therapists working across steps 2, 3 and 4 delivering NICE evidenced talking therapies. Treatment is delivered by telephone, in groups, face to face and using digital therapy options.
 
The role of Clinical Lead provides strategic clinical leadership of the service and is jointly responsible with the Service Manager in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, responsive and accessible NHS Talking Therapies service. You will support the Deputy Clinical Lead, Step Leads and Senior Clinicians with clinical decisions and be the point of contact for the practitioners, identifying best practice and demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement . 
You will develop positive relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring that NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies remains a respected and valued partner within the changing mental health landscape. You will represent the service at local, regional and national level by building relationships with the ICB, partner agencies and clinical forums. 
This role is ideal for passionate and creative individuals who are excited by clinical service development, supporting staff and delivering gold standard care in an NHS Talking Therapies setting.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>* Qualified as a High Intensity Therapist for a minimum of 1 year </li>
        
        <li>OR</li>
        
        <li>* Qualified as a CBT Therapist for a minimum of 1 year And </li>
        
        <li>* Be accreditable with BABCP as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>* Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of stepped care and NHS Talking Therapies, learnt through experience of working in an NHS Talking Therapies service. </li>
        
        <li>* Experience of working with a variety of client groups, presenting with a range co-morbid depression and anxiety disorders </li>
        
        <li>* Able to maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems. </li>
        
        <li>* Experience of providing NICE and NHS Talking Therapies compliant clinical supervision. </li>
        
        <li>* Experience of writing psychological assessment and discharge reports</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>* Qualified as a High Intensity Therapist for a minimum of 1 year </li>
          
          <li>OR</li>
          
          <li>* Qualified as a CBT Therapist for a minimum of 1 year And </li>
          
          <li>* Be accreditable with BABCP as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist</li>
          
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>* Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of stepped care and NHS Talking Therapies, learnt through experience of working in an NHS Talking Therapies service. </li>
          
          <li>* Experience of working with a variety of client groups, presenting with a range co-morbid depression and anxiety disorders </li>
          
          <li>* Able to maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems. </li>
          
          <li>* Experience of providing NICE and NHS Talking Therapies compliant clinical supervision. </li>
          
          <li>* Experience of writing psychological assessment and discharge reports</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>Mental Health Matters</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>4 Telford Court, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2DB  </p>
            <p>Morpeth</p>
            <p>NE61 2DB</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Mental Health Matters</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>4 Telford Court, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2DB  </p>
                    <p>Morpeth</p>
                    <p>NE61 2DB</p>
        
      

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

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