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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for a confident Qualified Psychologist - FTC with a passion for delivering outstanding care. 

You'll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Lodge Salford.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. 

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10 000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.</p>


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

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

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £50,000 to £60,000 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>9 months</p>
  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>VPDCF64490</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
                  <p>North West</p>
            <p>M6 7WQ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?</p>

<p>Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.</p>

<p>With us, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.</p>

<p>We need a experienced Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.</p>

<p>You will be joining us on a Full time, 40 hour per week basis on a 9-12 month FTC covering maternity leave.</p>

<p>Maximising positive outcomes &amp; recovery for ourpatientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation.</p>

<p>So if you care about making a difference  every day  we want to hear from you.</p>

<p><strong>Cygnet Lodge Salford:</strong></p>

<p>Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder.</p>

<p><strong>Your Day-to-Day</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)</li>
 <li>Carry out psychological assessments &amp; provide therapy to individuals &amp; groups</li>
 <li>Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT</li>
 <li>Provide training &amp; supervision to colleagues, &amp; consultation to teams</li>
 <li>Evaluate the service, contribute to its development &amp; carry out clinical research</li>
 <li>Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>We are looking for someone who is...</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>A HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting</li>
 <li>Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT</li>
 <li>Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs</li>
 <li>Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical &amp; verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug &amp; alcohol problems.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Why Cygnet? Well offer you</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Competitive Salary</li>
 <li>Strong career progression opportunities into management roles x</li>
 <li>Monthly reflective practice, &amp; support with CPD opportunities</li>
 <li>Expert clinical supervision &amp; peer support</li>
 <li>Employee referral scheme</li>
 <li>Pension scheme</li>
 <li>Cycle to work scheme &amp; employee discount saving.</li>
</ul>

<p>Please note:successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.</p>

<p><strong>Ready to make a positive change?</strong></p>

<p>If interested, please apply below or forward your cv to <a href="mailto:vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk" target="_blank">vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk</a></p>

<p>Join us!</p>

<p>In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users &amp; their families.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Are you an outstanding Qualified Psychologist with a passion for delivering high quality care?</p>

<p>Cygnet have been providing a national network of specialist mental health services for more than 30 years.</p>

<p>With us, youll have the chance to progress your career as part of a dynamic, supportive team.</p>

<p>We need a experienced Psychologist whos passionate about helping people with a range of complex mental health needs.</p>

<p>You will be joining us on a Full time, 40 hour per week basis on a 9-12 month FTC covering maternity leave.</p>

<p>Maximising positive outcomes &amp; recovery for ourpatientsits a challenging, satisfying vocation.</p>

<p>So if you care about making a difference  every day  we want to hear from you.</p>

<p><strong>Cygnet Lodge Salford:</strong></p>

<p>Cygnet Lodge Salford is a high support inpatient rehabilitation (level 2) service for women. The service supports 24 individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, but they may also have a complex secondary diagnosis, including a personality disorder.</p>

<p><strong>Your Day-to-Day</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Work as a team Psychologist within a multidisciplinary team (MDT)</li>
 <li>Carry out psychological assessments &amp; provide therapy to individuals &amp; groups</li>
 <li>Collaboratively develop care plans with the MDT</li>
 <li>Provide training &amp; supervision to colleagues, &amp; consultation to teams</li>
 <li>Evaluate the service, contribute to its development &amp; carry out clinical research</li>
 <li>Disseminate outcomes via conference presentations and publications.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>We are looking for someone who is...</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>A HCPC registered Clinical/Counselling/Forensic Psychologist with experience in a clinical forensic or mental health setting</li>
 <li>Preferably trained in complex therapies such as Schema focused, Cognitive Analytical and DBT</li>
 <li>Passionate about working with people with a range of complex mental health needs</li>
 <li>Capable of treating difficulties such as self-harm, physical &amp; verbal aggression, history of sexual offending and drug &amp; alcohol problems.</li>
</ul>

<p><strong>Why Cygnet? Well offer you</strong></p>

<ul>
 <li>Competitive Salary</li>
 <li>Strong career progression opportunities into management roles x</li>
 <li>Monthly reflective practice, &amp; support with CPD opportunities</li>
 <li>Expert clinical supervision &amp; peer support</li>
 <li>Employee referral scheme</li>
 <li>Pension scheme</li>
 <li>Cycle to work scheme &amp; employee discount saving.</li>
</ul>

<p>Please note:successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.</p>

<p><strong>Ready to make a positive change?</strong></p>

<p>If interested, please apply below or forward your cv to <a href="mailto:vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk" target="_blank">vickylinstead@cygnethealth.co.uk</a></p>

<p>Join us!</p>

<p>In this role youll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users &amp; their families.</p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
          
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        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            General Requirements
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

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

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

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Cygnet Health Care</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
                  <p>North West</p>
            <p>M6 7WQ</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Cygnet Health Care</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
                              <p>North West</p>
                    <p>M6 7WQ</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Qualified Psychologist - 9-12 month FTC

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Working alongside our Crisis Recovery Workers, you will be part of the Mental Health Matters team offering free  mental health support 7 nights per week from 6pm to midnight.  Our services are provided in a  welcoming, comfortable, non-judgmental, and non-clinical environment.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Peer Support Workers have lived experience, and the knowledge gained from that 
experience, is the foundation of peer support, helping build connections between peer 
support workers and the people they work with. (PSW Competency Framework, 
2020). Peer Support Workers in MHM work alongside Recovery Workers and other 
staff, their role requires that they draw directly from their own experience of mental 
health difficulties or caring for someone who experiences mental health difficulties.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Mental Health Matters are a national charity who provide innovative and life changing mental health support for both individuals and communities. We offer a diverse range of services, and each and every person who works with us directly contributes to making positive changes, improving mental health and breaking down barriers.
Everything about MHM is people focused, both for our workforce and the people we support. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to having a talented workforce who will make a positive impact on our communities</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>28 August 2025</p>

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 2</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £23,910 to £23,910 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

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

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

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>R000159</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Ribban Court, 20 Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7NG</p>
            <p>Warrington</p>
            <p>WA2 7NG</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Hours of work: 19 hours per week including evenings and weekends 6pm - midnight Salary: £23,809 pa pro rata Location: Warrington and/or Halton Do you have lived experience of mental health needs? Would you like to use this to help others in your community? This could be the perfect opportunity for you! This is an opportunity for you to be part of something new in our brand new mental health support service which will shortly be opening in Warrington and Halton. Working alongside our Crisis Recovery Workers, you will be part of the Mental Health Matters team offering free mental health support 7 nights per week from 6pm to midnight. Our services are provided in a welcoming, comfortable, non-judgmental, and non-clinical environment. About us Mental Health Matters are a national charity who provide innovative and life changing mental health support for both individuals and communities. We offer a diverse range of services, and each and every person who works with us directly contributes to making positive changes, improving mental health and breaking down barriers. Everything about MHM is people focused, both for our workforce and the people we support. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to having a talented workforce who will make a positive impact on our communities About you To be successful in this role, you will need to have lived experience of mental health issues, be compassionate, patient and non-judgemental and have excellent communication skills and able to relate to people with complex needs. You will also be willing and able to work evenings and weekends up to midnight What we offer you </p><li>Competitive salaries, with an annual pay review process</li><li>25 days Annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced Occupational Sick pay</li><li>Access to our workplace pension scheme</li><li>Family friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a good work life balance</li><li>Access to our Wellbeing Offer - including EAP, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resources</li><li>Life Assurance and Free Will writing service</li><li>Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts</li><li>Access to Tickets for Good</li><li>Employee recognition and celebration schemes</li><li>A tailored induction programme, bespoke Personal Development and Career Pathways to support you in your role and your career aspirations</li> How to Apply We operate Safer Recruitment processes, so if you are interested in this role, you will need to apply via our online application form. Please ensure you answer all of the mandatory questions, and attach your personal statement showing how you meet the person specification criteria. This can be done on a separate document and uploaded as part of your application supporting documents.
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Hours of work: 19 hours per week including evenings and weekends 6pm - midnight Salary: £23,809 pa pro rata Location: Warrington and/or Halton Do you have lived experience of mental health needs? Would you like to use this to help others in your community? This could be the perfect opportunity for you! This is an opportunity for you to be part of something new in our brand new mental health support service which will shortly be opening in Warrington and Halton. Working alongside our Crisis Recovery Workers, you will be part of the Mental Health Matters team offering free mental health support 7 nights per week from 6pm to midnight. Our services are provided in a welcoming, comfortable, non-judgmental, and non-clinical environment. About us Mental Health Matters are a national charity who provide innovative and life changing mental health support for both individuals and communities. We offer a diverse range of services, and each and every person who works with us directly contributes to making positive changes, improving mental health and breaking down barriers. Everything about MHM is people focused, both for our workforce and the people we support. Our people are the driving force of our organisation, and we are committed to having a talented workforce who will make a positive impact on our communities About you To be successful in this role, you will need to have lived experience of mental health issues, be compassionate, patient and non-judgemental and have excellent communication skills and able to relate to people with complex needs. You will also be willing and able to work evenings and weekends up to midnight What we offer you </p><li>Competitive salaries, with an annual pay review process</li><li>25 days Annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays</li><li>Enhanced Occupational Sick pay</li><li>Access to our workplace pension scheme</li><li>Family friendly and flexible working arrangements to support a good work life balance</li><li>Access to our Wellbeing Offer - including EAP, Virtual GP service and wellbeing resources</li><li>Life Assurance and Free Will writing service</li><li>Blue Light Card and Charity Workers discounts</li><li>Access to Tickets for Good</li><li>Employee recognition and celebration schemes</li><li>A tailored induction programme, bespoke Personal Development and Career Pathways to support you in your role and your career aspirations</li> How to Apply We operate Safer Recruitment processes, so if you are interested in this role, you will need to apply via our online application form. Please ensure you answer all of the mandatory questions, and attach your personal statement showing how you meet the person specification criteria. This can be done on a separate document and uploaded as part of your application supporting documents.
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li> Completion of Peer Support Worker </li>
        
        <li>Training or willingness to undertake such </li>
        
        <li>training in the first 12 months of </li>
        
        <li>employment, dependant on course </li>
        
        <li>availability</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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        <li> Good standard of written English</li>
        
        <li>* Able to demonstrate a lived experience of </li>
        
        <li>mental health difficulties and supporting </li>
        
        <li>someone with a mental health difficulty.</li>
        
        <li>* Able to demonstrate careful listening and </li>
        
        <li>empathy and a non-judgemental attitude.</li>
        
        <li>* Able to support people's self-management </li>
        
        <li>(that is, the actions people can do to take </li>
        
        <li>care of themselves and gain control over </li>
        
        <li>their own lives).</li>
        
        <li>* Understanding of recovery-focused and </li>
        
        <li>person-centred approaches.</li>
        
        <li>* Ability to communicate effectively within a </li>
        
        <li>Team and externally with voluntary and </li>
        
        <li>statutory agencies.</li>
        
        <li>* Good interpersonal and listening skills</li>
        
        <li>* Able to plan and prioritise workload and </li>
        
        <li>meet competing demands</li>
        
        <li>* Able to demonstrate a commitment to self development, training and CPD</li>
        
        <li>* Able to motivate, support clients, </li>
        
        <li>volunteers</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li> Completion of Peer Support Worker </li>
          
          <li>Training or willingness to undertake such </li>
          
          <li>training in the first 12 months of </li>
          
          <li>employment, dependant on course </li>
          
          <li>availability</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li> Good standard of written English</li>
          
          <li>* Able to demonstrate a lived experience of </li>
          
          <li>mental health difficulties and supporting </li>
          
          <li>someone with a mental health difficulty.</li>
          
          <li>* Able to demonstrate careful listening and </li>
          
          <li>empathy and a non-judgemental attitude.</li>
          
          <li>* Able to support people's self-management </li>
          
          <li>(that is, the actions people can do to take </li>
          
          <li>care of themselves and gain control over </li>
          
          <li>their own lives).</li>
          
          <li>* Understanding of recovery-focused and </li>
          
          <li>person-centred approaches.</li>
          
          <li>* Ability to communicate effectively within a </li>
          
          <li>Team and externally with voluntary and </li>
          
          <li>statutory agencies.</li>
          
          <li>* Good interpersonal and listening skills</li>
          
          <li>* Able to plan and prioritise workload and </li>
          
          <li>meet competing demands</li>
          
          <li>* Able to demonstrate a commitment to self development, training and CPD</li>
          
          <li>* Able to motivate, support clients, </li>
          
          <li>volunteers</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>Ribban Court, 20 Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7NG</p>
            <p>Warrington</p>
            <p>WA2 7NG</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Mental Health Matters</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Ribban Court, 20 Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7NG</p>
                    <p>Warrington</p>
                    <p>WA2 7NG</p>
        
      

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

Peer Support Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to expand the peer support workforce in our ReConnect Service.</p>
<p>Our Greater Manchester ReConnect Service is commissioned by NHS England and is a care after custody service that seeks to improve the care of people leaving prison. Reconnect offers screening and support pre-release, and peer led navigation and support in the community post release.</p>
<p>The Greater Manchester ReConnect Service is currently provided in HMP Forest Bank and HMP Hindley and will be expanding to cover the remaining 3 Greater Manchester Prisons</p>
<p>The vacant positions are for the following catchment area however the post holder will be expected to cross cover for the Greater Manchester area depending on service need.</p>
<p>3 vacancies to cover Stockport, Tameside, Rochdale and Oldham</p>
<p>1 vacancy to cover Wigan, Bolton and Bury</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The role of the Peer Support Navigator is to draw on their lived experience of wider vulnerability within the criminal justice system; to support individuals leaving prison to enhance their health, wellbeing, and quality of life. To assist people to connect with and access health services, voluntary sector services and community-based activities and support.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7<strong>,000</strong>members of staff, who deliver services from more than<strong>122</strong>locations.</p>
<p>We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.</p>
<p>Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.</p>
<p>Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.</p>
<p>Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.</p>


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

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-7268370-A</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Base - Lance Burn Medical Centre Salford</p>
            <p>Community work is in the Greater Manchester area</p>
            <p>M6 5QX</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Please see attached job description and person specification</strong></p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.</li>  <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>  <li>Excellent pension</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>  <li>Wellbeing programme</li>  <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Please see attached job description and person specification</strong></p> <p><strong>Staff benefits</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.</li>  <li>27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years</li>  <li>Excellent pension</li>  <li>Cycle to work scheme</li>  <li>Salary sacrifice car scheme</li>  <li>Wellbeing programme</li>  <li>Blue Light Card Discounts</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
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          Education/Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Good level of secondary  education</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to work toward attainment of NVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant subject.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Willingness to undertake further training in line with the development of the RPSW role</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Evidence of pro social behaviour (e.g empathy, actions that benefit others)</li>
        
        <li>Experience of mental vulnerability and contact with the Criminal Justice System.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a team</li>
          
          <li>Experience of training, teaching,  coaching/mentoring others</li>
          
          <li>Experience of using a range of self-management or recovery tools and  techniques</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Skills and Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to use the Trust IT systems.</li>
        
        <li>Able to relate to a wide range of people.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge and commitment to service user's rights</li>
        
        <li>Professional in appearance and behaviour</li>
        
        <li>Able to manage conflict and to help others to do so.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to maintain a healthy  home/work life balance.</li>
        
        <li>Good team-working skills</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work in an enabling and creative way.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage stress and to plan and prioritise workload.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to carry out practical tasks</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Computer literate</li>
          
          <li>Experience of participation in service user involvement and consultation work.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of being supervised</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Other Requirements
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times.</li>
        
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            Education/Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Good level of secondary  education</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to work toward attainment of NVQ 3 or equivalent in relevant subject.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Willingness to undertake further training in line with the development of the RPSW role</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of pro social behaviour (e.g empathy, actions that benefit others)</li>
          
          <li>Experience of mental vulnerability and contact with the Criminal Justice System.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in a team</li>
            
            <li>Experience of training, teaching,  coaching/mentoring others</li>
            
            <li>Experience of using a range of self-management or recovery tools and  techniques</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Skills and Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Good written, verbal and non-verbal communication skills.</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to use the Trust IT systems.</li>
          
          <li>Able to relate to a wide range of people.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge and commitment to service user's rights</li>
          
          <li>Professional in appearance and behaviour</li>
          
          <li>Able to manage conflict and to help others to do so.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to maintain a healthy  home/work life balance.</li>
          
          <li>Good team-working skills</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to reflect on work practice and be open to constructive feedback</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work in an enabling and creative way.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage stress and to plan and prioritise workload.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to carry out practical tasks</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Computer literate</li>
            
            <li>Experience of participation in service user involvement and consultation work.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of being supervised</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Other Requirements
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrate a commitment to respecting and displaying the Trust Values at all times.</li>
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

  


 
  
    
      
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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>
      

      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Base - Lance Burn Medical Centre Salford</p>
            <p>Community work is in the Greater Manchester area</p>
            <p>M6 5QX</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Base - Lance Burn Medical Centre Salford</p>
                    <p>Community work is in the Greater Manchester area</p>
                    <p>M6 5QX</p>
        
      

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

Peer Support Navigator

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCPC registered band 5-6 Dietitian to join the West Lancs All Age Eating Disorder Team, based in Ormskirk District General Hospital. This post is offered as an initial 12 months band six preceptorship/development post ideal for the dietitian who wishes to make the move into the specialist area of eating disorders but has limited experience. Robust support will be provided during this time to aid in the development of specialist skills within this area.</p>
<p>Our vision is to be a service that provides non-judgmental timely support for eating disorders for all ages.</p>
<p>We are looking for a professional who will provide a high quality, evidence based up to date nutrition and dietetic service to community services, with the focus on providing dietetic support to young people and adults with eating disorders.</p>
<p>The post holder will work within the multi-disciplinary team setting to deliver a specialised dietetic service to the Central team. The MDT includes clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, specialist practitioners, CBT therapists, family therapists, and admin. The post holder will also be part of a wider eating disorder dietetic team within the service that offers additional clinical supervision and support.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>
<li>To maintain a high standard at all times and undertake a full and comprehensive dietetic assessment of patients with highly complex presentations using advanced clinical reasoning skills and dietetic assessment techniques.</li>
<li>To assess the individual physical, psychological and emotional needs of the patient and work in conjunction with other professionals to deliver appropriate care.</li>
<li>To be competent in a range of service relevant clinical dietetic procedures.</li>
<li>Request and interpret appropriate investigations as necessary to monitor and manage patients with clinical condition. </li>
<li>To provide advanced specialist dietetic treatment including assessing and reviewing medication, in accordance with legislation and treatment guidelines, where appropriate.</li>
<li>To anticipate care needs and develop individual lifestyle management plans ensuring that patient values, beliefs and views are reflected in their management plan.</li>
<li>Be proactive in the rigorous monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of agreed care management plans</li>
<li>To contribute specialist knowledge to the Multi-Disciplinary Team</li>
</ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.For more information, please visit our website via Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS FT</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>04 September 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £46,580 a year
      
        per annum (subject to confirmation)
      
    </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>351-SPS1445-MS</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Ormskirk District General Hospital</p>
      <p>Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd</p>
      <p>Ormskirk</p>
            <p>L39 2AZ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
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      <p>Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.</p>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Honours Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics approved by the BDA/Health Professions Council.</li>
        
        <li>Health Professions Council registered Dietitian.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education at post graduate level or equivalent and /or equivalent experience.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment and evidence of evidence based practice in relevant health setting.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of effective MDT working.</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance including MEED and NICE and relevant assessment tools.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Experience working within specialist Eating Disorder services or with young people with ED.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Demonstrate a programme of learning, which involves additional theoretical or conceptual knowledge acquisition achieved through self-study, courses and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.</li>
        
        <li>Skills/experience in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li>
        
        <li>Assessment and treatment of adults an/or children with non-complex conditions.</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Honours Degree or equivalent in Nutrition and Dietetics approved by the BDA/Health Professions Council.</li>
          
          <li>Health Professions Council registered Dietitian.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of relevant post graduate specialist clinical education at post graduate level or equivalent and /or equivalent experience.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Advanced clinical knowledge relevant to the care environment and evidence of evidence based practice in relevant health setting.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of effective MDT working.</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of relevant national policies and guidance including MEED and NICE and relevant assessment tools.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience working within specialist Eating Disorder services or with young people with ED.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrate a programme of learning, which involves additional theoretical or conceptual knowledge acquisition achieved through self-study, courses and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.</li>
          
          <li>Skills/experience in the use of complex methods of assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li>
          
          <li>Assessment and treatment of adults an/or children with non-complex conditions.</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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        <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>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Ormskirk District General Hospital</p>
      <p>Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd</p>
      <p>Ormskirk</p>
            <p>L39 2AZ</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Ormskirk District General Hospital</p>
          <p>Dicconson Way, Wigan Rd</p>
          <p>Ormskirk</p>
                    <p>L39 2AZ</p>
        
      

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

Specialist Dietitian

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Do you want to be part of a rapidly developing service? Are you committed to improving the lives of Children, Young People and their families?</p>
<p>In a period of exciting change, Preston CAMHS are looking to recruit a Band 6 CAMHS Practitioner to complement the wider multi-disciplinary CAMHS; a busy, friendly service providing a range of treatment approaches to children and young people 0 - 18yrs including CBT, EMDR, Psychiatry, Psychology and Family Therapy. We also work in close collaboration with partner agencies.</p>
<p>We work with children, young people and families up to the age of 18years presenting with a wide range of moderate to severe, emotional and mental difficulties. Experience of working with children and young people with mental health difficulties would be an advantage.</p>
<p>We are committed to ongoing continuous professional development of our staff and as a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in various training initiatives, including CYPIAPT.</p>
<p>The hours of work are 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. You must be passionate about working with children and young people with a wide range of moderate to severe mental health difficulties.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>
<li>To take a leadership role in the delivery of high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of children and young people, their families and carers.</li>
<li>Within a systemic and holistic framework undertake needs led, evidence based, highly skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions to children and young people, their families and carers, who present to the service, including as a result of deliberate self-harm.</li>
<li>As part of an integrated CAMHS service actively liaise and support robust partnership working arrangements between the CAMHS Team and community partners and other key stakeholders involved with the child across agencies in order that an integrated package of care is developed.</li>
<li>Provide a high level of generic skills and competencies and work towards development of areas of clinical expertise within the field of CAMHS, complimenting other members of the team.</li>
<li>To provide clinical leadership and supervision to a skill mixed team, and to facilitate a culture of learning and reflective practice. Job Description Our vision: To support our local communities by excelling in everything we do together.</li>
<li>To work in collaboration with the (service manager / team leader) to support the clinical governance / public health and NHS modernisation agenda.</li>
<li>To actively contribute to the implementation of the safeguarding agenda within the service, in partnership with the Lancashire % South Cumbria safeguarding team.</li>
</ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.</p>
<p>For more information please visit our website via Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS FT</p>


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

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £38,682 to £46,580 a year
      
        per annum (subject to confirmation)
      
    </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>351-SPS1352-MS-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Ellen House</p>
      <p>1-3 Ellen Court</p>
      <p>Preston</p>
            <p>PR1 7RH</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>First level qualification, RMN or equivalent such as CQSW or Occupational therapy</li>
        
        <li>Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Specific evidence based therapeutic training.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to think systemically and holistically</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrable  Knowledge and  skills in evidence  based needs led  assessments, of  highly complex  and co-morbid  presentations of  children, young  people, their  families and carers.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrable  Knowledge and  skills in evidence  based Person Specification Our vision: high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.therapeutic  interventions  relevant to the  needs of this  client group.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Evidence of an ability to effectively manage own workload and able to work autonomously.</li>
        
        <li>Working within a team and /or multi -agency arenas.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with young people who deliberately self-harm</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>An ability to be flexible and innovative to adapt to the changing needs of the developing service.</li>
        
        <li>Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance required</li>
        
        <li>An ability to travel to and from various places of work to meet the needs of the post. Post subject to medical clearance.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>First level qualification, RMN or equivalent such as CQSW or Occupational therapy</li>
          
          <li>Information technology skills sufficient to the undertaking of the post.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Specific evidence based therapeutic training.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to think systemically and holistically</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable  Knowledge and  skills in evidence  based needs led  assessments, of  highly complex  and co-morbid  presentations of  children, young  people, their  families and carers.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable  Knowledge and  skills in evidence  based Person Specification Our vision: high quality care, in the right place, at the right time, every time.therapeutic  interventions  relevant to the  needs of this  client group.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of an ability to effectively manage own workload and able to work autonomously.</li>
          
          <li>Working within a team and /or multi -agency arenas.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working with young people who deliberately self-harm</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>An ability to be flexible and innovative to adapt to the changing needs of the developing service.</li>
          
          <li>Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance required</li>
          
          <li>An ability to travel to and from various places of work to meet the needs of the post. Post subject to medical clearance.</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>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Ellen House</p>
      <p>1-3 Ellen Court</p>
      <p>Preston</p>
            <p>PR1 7RH</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Lancashire &amp; South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Ellen House</p>
          <p>1-3 Ellen Court</p>
          <p>Preston</p>
                    <p>PR1 7RH</p>
        
      

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

Snr CYPMH Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Job Title: Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (tPWP)

Hours of work: 37.5 hours (including one 12-8 shift)

Service opening hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm Fridays 8am-5pm

Salary: £27,485- £30,162 NHS AFC Band 4

Base: Warrington Talking Therapies, Ribban Court. 20 Dallam Lane Warrington WA2 7NG

 
</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p> Accept referrals via agreed protocols within the service. 
2 * Undertake patient-centred interviews which identifies areas where the 
person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate 
assessment of risk to self and others.
3 * Make decisions on suitability of new referrals, adhering to the 
department's referral protocols, refers unsuitable clients on to the 
relevant service or back to the referral agent as necessary or steps-up 
the person's treatment to high intensity psychological therapy.
4 * Provide a range of information and support for evidence based highvolume low-intensity psychological treatments. This may include guided 
self-help computerised CBT, information about pharmacological 
treatments. This work may be face to face, telephone or via other 
media. 
5 * Educate and involve family members and others in treatment, as 
necessary.
6 * Adhere to an agreed activity contract relating to the overall number of 
client contacts offered, and clinical sessions conducted per week in 
order to minimise waiting times and ensure treatment delivery remains 
accessible and convenient.
7 * Attend multi-disciplinary meetings relating to referrals or clients in 
treatment, where appropriate.
8 * Complete all requirements relating to data collection within the service.
9 * Keep coherent records of all clinical activity in line with service protocols 
and use these records and clinical outcome data in clinical decision 
making.
</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 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.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>02 September 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 £27,485 a year
      
    </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>R000183</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Warrington Talking Therapies, Ribban Court. 20 Dallam Lane Warrington WA2 7NG</p>
            <p>Warrington</p>
            <p>WA2 7NG</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Job Title: Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (tPWP)
Hours of work: 37.5 hours (including one 12-8 shift)
Service opening hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm Fridays 8am-5pm
Salary: £27,485- £30,162 NHS AFC Band 4
Base: Warrington Talking Therapies, Ribban Court. 20 Dallam Lane Warrington WA2 7NG
 
About us
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 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.
 
You should have a real interest in helping people with anxiety and depression to achieve a level of recovery which will improve their overall wellbeing and day to day life. You will offer treatment through different modalities: face to face, telephone, groups and cCBT. As a trainee PWP we will look at continuously developing your skills by offering a further 4 training days which are based on identified training requirements. Previous training has included OCD for step 2 and Long Term Health Conditions. As a service we are always looking to approach the local community to offer wider access to the service and as part of this you can be involved in promoting the service which can include presentations, drop in clinics and specialised event days which can be an exciting way to engage with the community and widen your signposting knowledge.
Warrington Talking Therapies offers exciting opportunities for trainee PWPs such as weekly buddy time where you have regular peer support in addition to weekly case management supervision and fortnightly group clinical skills supervision. Staff also have twice monthly catch ups with time set aside for socialising and wellbeing in the monthly team meeting and their Step 2 Meeting.
 
About the role
The post holder will work within the service, whilst undertaking a programme of training at John Moores University, where they will progressively learn how to deliver low intensity interventions, at high volume, with patients with anxiety and depression. You will receive excellent support in the role including extensive clinical and caseload supervision.
 
You will offer a range of effective treatment and support available to people with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety and extend this support to provide psychological intervention services to adults with an intellectual/learning disability who have concurrent common mental health problems.
 
The post holder will split their time between university attendance and working in service, conducting assessments, and providing face to face and remote Low Intensity Interventions.
Please note: It is a requirement of the role, that successful candidates seek BABCP accreditation within 6 months of relevant patient contact and qualifying.
 
 
About you
You will have experience of working with Mental Health and will be able to inspire and engage people and have the ability to identify barriers and understand client needs, while possessing excellent motivational skills.
 
You will have an understanding of working with people with a variety of complex needs, and experience of working with mental health, physical health, learning needs and substance misuse issues would be an advantage for this post. Your knowledge of working within a community-based service is essential and will have equipped you with the relevant communication and interpersonal skills required to build good therapeutic relationships with clients
 
You will be able to demonstrate high standards in written communication as well as excellent verbal communication including telephone skills. You will also be able to evaluate and put in place the skills and knowledge that you are provided as part of the training and development opportunities included in this role.
 
It is essential that you hold a health-related degree. Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or within a psychological therapy would be desirable.
 
What we offer
You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first few weeks with MHM which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. 
 
MHM offers 27 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays and a 5% contributory pension scheme.
 
At MHM not only can you expect a competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension entitlement, you can also expect to be supported in your ongoing personal and professional development. In addition, you will work with people who are passionate about supporting individuals in their day to day lives.
 
Please note parking is not provided with the post.
 
The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
 
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.
 
All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.
 
MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
 
How to Apply
We operate Safer Recruitment processes, so if you are interested in this role, you will need to apply via our online application form. Please ensure you answer all of the mandatory questions and attach your personal statement showing how you meet the person specification criteria. This can be done on a separate document and uploaded as part of your application supporting documents.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We really value diversity and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive. We may ask some personal information during the application process, however, everything we ask is to ensure we can offer fair and accessible opportunities for everyone.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Job Title: Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (tPWP)
Hours of work: 37.5 hours (including one 12-8 shift)
Service opening hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm Fridays 8am-5pm
Salary: £27,485- £30,162 NHS AFC Band 4
Base: Warrington Talking Therapies, Ribban Court. 20 Dallam Lane Warrington WA2 7NG
 
About us
Mental Health Matters (MHM) is a national charity with over 35 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.
 
You should have a real interest in helping people with anxiety and depression to achieve a level of recovery which will improve their overall wellbeing and day to day life. You will offer treatment through different modalities: face to face, telephone, groups and cCBT. As a trainee PWP we will look at continuously developing your skills by offering a further 4 training days which are based on identified training requirements. Previous training has included OCD for step 2 and Long Term Health Conditions. As a service we are always looking to approach the local community to offer wider access to the service and as part of this you can be involved in promoting the service which can include presentations, drop in clinics and specialised event days which can be an exciting way to engage with the community and widen your signposting knowledge.
Warrington Talking Therapies offers exciting opportunities for trainee PWPs such as weekly buddy time where you have regular peer support in addition to weekly case management supervision and fortnightly group clinical skills supervision. Staff also have twice monthly catch ups with time set aside for socialising and wellbeing in the monthly team meeting and their Step 2 Meeting.
 
About the role
The post holder will work within the service, whilst undertaking a programme of training at John Moores University, where they will progressively learn how to deliver low intensity interventions, at high volume, with patients with anxiety and depression. You will receive excellent support in the role including extensive clinical and caseload supervision.
 
You will offer a range of effective treatment and support available to people with common mental health problems such as depression and anxiety and extend this support to provide psychological intervention services to adults with an intellectual/learning disability who have concurrent common mental health problems.
 
The post holder will split their time between university attendance and working in service, conducting assessments, and providing face to face and remote Low Intensity Interventions.
Please note: It is a requirement of the role, that successful candidates seek BABCP accreditation within 6 months of relevant patient contact and qualifying.
 
 
About you
You will have experience of working with Mental Health and will be able to inspire and engage people and have the ability to identify barriers and understand client needs, while possessing excellent motivational skills.
 
You will have an understanding of working with people with a variety of complex needs, and experience of working with mental health, physical health, learning needs and substance misuse issues would be an advantage for this post. Your knowledge of working within a community-based service is essential and will have equipped you with the relevant communication and interpersonal skills required to build good therapeutic relationships with clients
 
You will be able to demonstrate high standards in written communication as well as excellent verbal communication including telephone skills. You will also be able to evaluate and put in place the skills and knowledge that you are provided as part of the training and development opportunities included in this role.
 
It is essential that you hold a health-related degree. Training in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or within a psychological therapy would be desirable.
 
What we offer
You will go through our comprehensive, in-person training program in your first few weeks with MHM which will give you the tools you need to succeed in the role, as well as offering a great opportunity to get to know your new colleagues. 
 
MHM offers 27 days annual leave per annum, plus statutory holidays and a 5% contributory pension scheme.
 
At MHM not only can you expect a competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension entitlement, you can also expect to be supported in your ongoing personal and professional development. In addition, you will work with people who are passionate about supporting individuals in their day to day lives.
 
Please note parking is not provided with the post.
 
The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
 
Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the duties, an enhanced DBS will be sought in event of a successful application.
 
All disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview.
 
MHM is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
 
How to Apply
We operate Safer Recruitment processes, so if you are interested in this role, you will need to apply via our online application form. Please ensure you answer all of the mandatory questions and attach your personal statement showing how you meet the person specification criteria. This can be done on a separate document and uploaded as part of your application supporting documents.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We really value diversity and are committed to ensuring our processes are inclusive. We may ask some personal information during the application process, however, everything we ask is to ensure we can offer fair and accessible opportunities for everyone.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li> Evidence of ability to study successfully at </li>
        
        <li>undergraduate year 1 level or the </li>
        
        <li>equivalent.</li>
        
        <li>* Psychology or other health related </li>
        
        <li>undergraduate degree at a minimum of </li>
        
        <li>2:1</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li> Evidence of working with people who have </li>
        
        <li>experienced a mental health problem, </li>
        
        <li>within a psychological setting.</li>
        
        <li>* Demonstrates high standards in written </li>
        
        <li>communication.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li> Evidence of ability to study successfully at </li>
          
          <li>undergraduate year 1 level or the </li>
          
          <li>equivalent.</li>
          
          <li>* Psychology or other health related </li>
          
          <li>undergraduate degree at a minimum of </li>
          
          <li>2:1</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li> Evidence of working with people who have </li>
          
          <li>experienced a mental health problem, </li>
          
          <li>within a psychological setting.</li>
          
          <li>* Demonstrates high standards in written </li>
          
          <li>communication.</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>Mental Health Matters</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Warrington Talking Therapies, Ribban Court. 20 Dallam Lane Warrington WA2 7NG</p>
            <p>Warrington</p>
            <p>WA2 7NG</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Mental Health Matters</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Warrington Talking Therapies, Ribban Court. 20 Dallam Lane Warrington WA2 7NG</p>
                    <p>Warrington</p>
                    <p>WA2 7NG</p>
        
      

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

Trainee Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Ready to use your Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) skills to make a real difference? We're looking for a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team at WithYou, in this key role for our service.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>This is more than just a job; it's a chance to apply your expertise directly to those who need it most. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team, working alongside Recovery Workers to deliver impactful, psychologically-informed interventions. This is a unique opportunity to build on your MHWP training and positively change lives. In this role, you will:

Provide crucial, evidence-based support - you will use your training to deliver wellbeing-focused interventions, helping service users with complex mental health presentations. Your work will directly support recovery plans, focusing on key areas like managing emotions, improving sleep, and building confidence
Be a key part of the team - you'll work closely with your line manager, supervisor, and the rest of the drug and alcohol team, engaging with service users and their families to develop strengths-based, outcome-focused care plans
Grow your skills with expert guidance - you will receive regular supervision from a qualified professional, such as an HCPC-registered Clinical Psychologist or a BABCP-accredited CBT therapist. This ensures you're always learning and delivering the highest quality of care.
Collaborate and communicate effectively - you'll liaise with other health providers to ensure seamless continuity of care and communicate sensitive information to promote effective teamwork and positive outcomes for clients.</p>



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

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

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


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>04 September 2025</p>

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

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £28,000 to £31,000 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

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

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

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>oc-1756991890-2IM1L</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Wigan</p>
            <p>Wigan</p>
            <p>WN1 1HR</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role.

Closing date: Sunday: Monday 22nd September 2025

WithYou is a drug, alcohol and mental health charity employing over 1,600 staff. With over 80 services across England and Scotland, we provide support and advice without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. 

Our vibrant services in Wigan and Leigh provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have services in both Wigan and Leigh but much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve. Check out what our sites have to offer here!

This is a fixed-term position ending in October 2026.

About the Role

At WithYou, we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

We are looking for someone who has successfully graduated from a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) training program and is passionate about safeguarding the well-being of others. If you're ready to bring your skills to a role where they truly matter, we encourage you to apply.

 

A full job description and person specification is available on request by emailing . 

Benefits

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

DE&amp;I

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. 

WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

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

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please note that this advert may close early should sufficient applications be received, so early application is advised. Please include a cover letter with your application, outlining how you feel you meet the requirements of the role.

Closing date: Sunday: Monday 22nd September 2025

WithYou is a drug, alcohol and mental health charity employing over 1,600 staff. With over 80 services across England and Scotland, we provide support and advice without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year. 

Our vibrant services in Wigan and Leigh provide support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have services in both Wigan and Leigh but much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve. Check out what our sites have to offer here!

This is a fixed-term position ending in October 2026.

About the Role

At WithYou, we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online. We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

We are looking for someone who has successfully graduated from a Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (MHWP) training program and is passionate about safeguarding the well-being of others. If you're ready to bring your skills to a role where they truly matter, we encourage you to apply.

 

A full job description and person specification is available on request by emailing . 

Benefits

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

DE&amp;I

As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans.

As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. 

WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role.

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


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Bachelor's degree at 2:2 in any subject</li>
        
        <li>Successful completion of MHWP certificate or postgraduate certificate training covering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing  7  Practitioners (MHWPs)</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience working as part of a team</li>
        
        <li>Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing</li>
        
        <li>Able to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress or who are cognitively impaired, their families and carers</li>
        
        <li>Ability to use IT skills to collect, collate and report on client's progression</li>
        
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        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Bachelor's degree at 2:2 in any subject</li>
          
          <li>Successful completion of MHWP certificate or postgraduate certificate training covering the national curriculum for Mental Health and Wellbeing  7  Practitioners (MHWPs)</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience working as part of a team</li>
          
          <li>Experience of analysing and communicating complex information verbally and in writing</li>
          
          <li>Able to establish and maintain empathic, supportive relationships with people in significant distress or who are cognitively impaired, their families and carers</li>
          
          <li>Ability to use IT skills to collect, collate and report on client's progression</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>We Are With You</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Wigan</p>
            <p>Wigan</p>
            <p>WN1 1HR</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>We Are With You</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Wigan</p>
                    <p>Wigan</p>
                    <p>WN1 1HR</p>
        
      

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

Mental Health and Wellbeing Practitioner (Ref: 0017ZA)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Royal Liverpool University Hospital has recently merged with Aintree University Hospital to form the exciting new Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is looking to expand its current complement of band 6 Radiographers. We are a friendly and hard-working department and are keen to recruit like-minded individuals. This is an exciting time for our department, and we believe this is a great opportunity to join our team ahead of future developments in our service</p> <p>In addition to the merger, we have recently moved into a brand-new hospital with state-of-the-art equipment.</p> <p>We are a multi-faceted department, offering a rotation through Computerised Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. We operate a CT and MRI shift pattern involving evenings, weekends and overnight CT duties, whilst maintaining the opportunity to enhance earnings through overtime.</p> <p>Our Imaging department comprises of 4 new Siemens CT scanners that perform a diverse number of examinations on a weekly basis e.g. CT guided ablations, cardiac scans and colonography examinations. Additionally, we have 2 onsite 1.5T Siemens Sola MRI scanners and a 3T Siemens Vida as well as the exciting opportunity for training and rotation on a state of the art 1.5T Siemens Sola MRI scanner located at Broadgreen hospital. The Radiology department covers a wide spectrum of imaging examinations including Trauma, Stroke, Cardiac, Pancreatic, Vascular and Renal Transplant.</p> <p>MRI experience desirable for this post.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Perform specialist clinical duties by undertaking complex specialised radiological examinations in CT and MRI and all aspects of patient care associated with this.</p>
<p>To perform imaging examinations at a consistently high technical and professional standard.</p>
<p>Support Area Leads and take responsibility for the general department in their absence.</p>
<p>Assist with &amp; support development of Band 5 Radiographers ensuring compliance with department protocols and procedures.</p>
<p>Take part in QA, Student Assessment and Audit/Research.</p>
<p>Post process image data and ensure a high quality of diagnostic information has been attained.</p>
<p>Maintain correct patient records and statutory radiation records to reflect the examination performed.</p>
<p>Ensuring the safe administration of 'Intravenous Contrast' using contrast injection pumps which has patient safety implications.</p>
<p>Ensure that the code of Practice for Radiation Safety, as drawn up in the Local Rules, is observed at all times, and report any breaches or problems concerning these rules to the Radiation Protection Supervisor.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital &amp; Royal Liverpool University Hospital.</p> <p>We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.</p> <p>UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.</p> <p>For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.</p> <p>Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.</p> <p>For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.</p>


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

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

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

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

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>287-DTC-6-25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>RLUH</p>
      <p>Mount Vernon Street</p>
      <p>Liverpool</p>
            <p>L7 8YE</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>See Job Description and personal specification for further details:</p>
<p>Performance of clinical radiographic duties as delegated by the Area Lead in each section.</p>
<p>Participation in the out of hours rota.</p>
<p>Participate in the radiographic rotation through the highly specialised areas ofCT and MRI.</p>
<p>Participation in the vetting of appropriate request forms and discussion with themedical team regarding appropriateness and urgency of examinations in associationwith the Area Lead in charge of the area.</p>
<p>To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.</p>
<p>To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.</p>
<p>To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health careprofessionals about all aspects of patient care.</p>
<p>To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.</p>
<p>Supervision and assistance in training of entry grade student radiographers,assistant practitioners and more band 5 radiographers.</p>
<p>Assist in the training of student radiographers and qualified radiographers insetting high standards of radiography in patient care and enabling each radiographerto become conversant with all the radiography duties in CT and MRI.</p>
<p>Close liaison with the Area leads to organise and supervise workflow in the area.</p>
<p>Responsible for the injection of contrast media for enhanced examinations, andawareness of type of contrast media required for different examinations.</p>
<p>Reports and records faults on equipment as and when they occur.</p>
<p>Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably achievable(ALARA) consistent with a diagnostic result.</p>
<p>To work to radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionisingregulations.</p>
<p>To comply with IR(ME)R 2017 &amp; IRR 2017.</p>
<p>Perform regular QA on equipment in all areas of work</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>See Job Description and personal specification for further details:</p>
<p>Performance of clinical radiographic duties as delegated by the Area Lead in each section.</p>
<p>Participation in the out of hours rota.</p>
<p>Participate in the radiographic rotation through the highly specialised areas ofCT and MRI.</p>
<p>Participation in the vetting of appropriate request forms and discussion with themedical team regarding appropriateness and urgency of examinations in associationwith the Area Lead in charge of the area.</p>
<p>To participate in multi-disciplinary team working.</p>
<p>To practice within the rules of the Health Professions Council.</p>
<p>To ensure effective communication with patients, carers and all health careprofessionals about all aspects of patient care.</p>
<p>To maintain accurate documentation pertinent to the examination.</p>
<p>Supervision and assistance in training of entry grade student radiographers,assistant practitioners and more band 5 radiographers.</p>
<p>Assist in the training of student radiographers and qualified radiographers insetting high standards of radiography in patient care and enabling each radiographerto become conversant with all the radiography duties in CT and MRI.</p>
<p>Close liaison with the Area leads to organise and supervise workflow in the area.</p>
<p>Responsible for the injection of contrast media for enhanced examinations, andawareness of type of contrast media required for different examinations.</p>
<p>Reports and records faults on equipment as and when they occur.</p>
<p>Ensure radiation doses to every patient are as low as reasonably achievable(ALARA) consistent with a diagnostic result.</p>
<p>To work to radiographic protocols and policies as required under the ionisingregulations.</p>
<p>To comply with IR(ME)R 2017 &amp; IRR 2017.</p>
<p>Perform regular QA on equipment in all areas of work</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Other
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Willingness to participate in the training of undergraduates</li>
        
        <li>Commitment to CPD</li>
        
        <li>Commitment to quality</li>
        
        <li>Ability &amp; willingness to undergo further training according to the needs of the job</li>
        
        <li>Satisfactory CPD portfolio demonstrating evidence of personal development</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work flexibly and participate in all shift patterns</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>BSc in Radiography or equivalent (DCR)</li>
        
        <li>HCPC Registration</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post Graduate Certificate Cross Sectional lmaging</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team</li>
        
        <li>Good organisational skills</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage own workload</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Audit</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Substantial post-graduation experience</li>
        
        <li>Proven interest in Cross Sectional Imaging</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience in CT &amp; MRI scanning</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Other
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Willingness to participate in the training of undergraduates</li>
          
          <li>Commitment to CPD</li>
          
          <li>Commitment to quality</li>
          
          <li>Ability &amp; willingness to undergo further training according to the needs of the job</li>
          
          <li>Satisfactory CPD portfolio demonstrating evidence of personal development</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work flexibly and participate in all shift patterns</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>BSc in Radiography or equivalent (DCR)</li>
          
          <li>HCPC Registration</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Post Graduate Certificate Cross Sectional lmaging</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability to interact within a multidisciplinary team</li>
          
          <li>Good organisational skills</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage own workload</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Audit</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Substantial post-graduation experience</li>
          
          <li>Proven interest in Cross Sectional Imaging</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience in CT &amp; MRI scanning</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

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

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

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust </p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>RLUH</p>
      <p>Mount Vernon Street</p>
      <p>Liverpool</p>
            <p>L7 8YE</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust </p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>RLUH</p>
          <p>Mount Vernon Street</p>
          <p>Liverpool</p>
                    <p>L7 8YE</p>
        
      

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

CT/MRI Radiographer

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate, accredited CBT therapist or clinical psychologist to join our warm and friendly team based in Salford. We will offer supervision, guidance and training to all applicants and candidates and are able to discuss personal development goals and job plan to ensure that successful candidates are working to the best of their ability and using their skills in their day-to-day role.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>To carry a caseload of clients and deliver evidence based psychological assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups.To provide psychological assessment of clients based on the appropriate use, interpretation and integration of psychological data from a variety of sources. This will include use of specific validated self-report measures, rating scales, observation, and interview.To use judgement in formulation and implementation of plans for the client's care, and to design and implement specific evidence-based therapy programmes, drawn from a range of empirically supported theoretical models of therapy.</p> <p>In conjunction with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, to undertake risk assessment and risk management for all clients, and to provide general advice to other professionals on psychological aspects of risk assessment and management.To communicate complex and potentially emotive information regarding the client's condition, treatment and prognosis, directly with clients, carers/relatives, and other healthcare professionals (subject to ethical boundaries of confidentiality).To liaise with colleagues in the service to ensure the delivery of high-quality psychological care to clients.To provide advice and consultation to colleagues and to client, carers and support networks as required.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122 locations.</p> <p>We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.</p> <p>Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.</p> <p>Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.</p> <p>Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>01 September 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>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-7407670</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Salford Early Intervention Team</p>
      <p>Wesley Street</p>
      <p>Swinton</p>
            <p>M27 6AD</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p> The post holder will primarily be responsible for providing assessment/therapies, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) and Family Interventions, to people experiencing psychosis related difficulties in receipt of a service from the Salford Early Intervention Team. Although the post holder will be primarily responsible for providing psychological input to individual clients, they will function as an integral member of the services multi-disciplinary team, and will on occasion support care coordination, crisis management and other tasks that will support us to provide the best possible service to our clients.  In conjunction with other clinical psychologists/psychological therapists working within the service, the post holder will contribute as appropriate to the provision of individual and group evidenced based interventions. The post holder will contribute to the supervision and development of other staff. The post holder will work within the policies, procedures and guidelines for the Salford Directorate and the Early Intervention Service. The post holder will plan and organise their work schedule and tasks within the parameters of the Job Plan agreed with the Team Manager.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p> The post holder will primarily be responsible for providing assessment/therapies, particularly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp) and Family Interventions, to people experiencing psychosis related difficulties in receipt of a service from the Salford Early Intervention Team. Although the post holder will be primarily responsible for providing psychological input to individual clients, they will function as an integral member of the services multi-disciplinary team, and will on occasion support care coordination, crisis management and other tasks that will support us to provide the best possible service to our clients.  In conjunction with other clinical psychologists/psychological therapists working within the service, the post holder will contribute as appropriate to the provision of individual and group evidenced based interventions. The post holder will contribute to the supervision and development of other staff. The post holder will work within the policies, procedures and guidelines for the Salford Directorate and the Early Intervention Service. The post holder will plan and organise their work schedule and tasks within the parameters of the Job Plan agreed with the Team Manager.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Qualified CBT therapist or clinical psychologist</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Be experienced in the application of cognitive-behavioural approaches to people with psychosis and/or their carer's</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of providing supervision to non-psychologists</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A thorough understanding of what is required in working in a Multi-Disciplinary Team in terms of appropriate and professional behaviour and in dealing with confidentiality and similar issues</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Awareness of key  policy/legislation relevant to Early Intervention and secondary mental health services</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Qualified CBT therapist or clinical psychologist</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Be experienced in the application of cognitive-behavioural approaches to people with psychosis and/or their carer's</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of providing supervision to non-psychologists</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A thorough understanding of what is required in working in a Multi-Disciplinary Team in terms of appropriate and professional behaviour and in dealing with confidentiality and similar issues</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Awareness of key  policy/legislation relevant to Early Intervention and secondary mental health services</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



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

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

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

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

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Salford Early Intervention Team</p>
      <p>Wesley Street</p>
      <p>Swinton</p>
            <p>M27 6AD</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Salford Early Intervention Team</p>
          <p>Wesley Street</p>
          <p>Swinton</p>
                    <p>M27 6AD</p>
        
      

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

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