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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Band 8a Child &amp; Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our multi disciplinary dynamic CAMHS service. Consideration will also be given too newly qualified child and adolescent Psychotherapist for whom this would be a development post moving to a Band 8a following 2 years post qualification.</p> <p>The role of the Child &amp; Adolescent Psychotherapist is to ensure delivery and development of a high-quality specialist assessment and intervention underpinned by a psycho-analytical framework to compliment the range of psychological/therapeutic services within the multi-disciplinary service.</p> <p>We offer a specialist service to families and young people through face-to-face contacts or indirectly by liaising closely with statutory and voluntary organisations. The Child &amp; Adolescent Psychotherapist will provide assessment, consultation, training, groups and individual interventions for parents/carers and infants, young children and their families and clinical supervision.</p> <p>Postholders will demonstrate an attitude which respects and values service users' and their carers and have a clear understanding of professional boundaries. The post holder will embrace the core values of the organisation.</p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>
<li>Ensure that interventions are planned in an integrated and co-ordinated manner particularly where dependent on other external agencies identified through supervision or complex case discussion.</li>
<li>To provide specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, to assist in the formulation, management and treatment of service users.</li>
<li>To provide reports and communicate in a skilled and sensitive manner concerning the assessment, formulation and treatment plans of clients.</li>
<li>Following consultation be responsible for developing care packages including assessing, planning, intervention and evaluation. Ensuring active involvement of parents and infants</li>
<li>To provide specialist psychotherapeutic assessments of referred families and identify collaboratively the most appropriate treatment for them</li>
<li>Participate in the development / delivery of a programme of training for other professional groups working in parent infant mental health service</li>
<li>Lead on programmes of audit and research within the team and implement the findings</li>
<li>Lead on areas of service development</li>
<li>Deputise for the Clinical Lead in their absence</li>
<li>To provide Clinical Supervision both internally and externally</li>
<li>To contribute to the training experience of trainee Child Psychotherapists / Clinical Psychologists as appropriate.</li>
</ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 122locations.</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>22 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £55,690 to £62,682 a year
      
        per annum pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-7436645-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>155-157 Manchester Road</p>
      <p>Ince</p>
      <p>Wigan</p>
            <p>WN2 2JA</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>See attached detailed job description and person specification:</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>See attached detailed job description and person specification:</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>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Masters level preclinical training at a Association of Child Psychotherapists recognised training school; - post graduate doctoral level training in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapy or Association of Child Psychotherapists Statement of Equivalence  OR Doctoral level Clinical Psychology accredited by BPS / HCPC</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Pre-qualification training and qualifications in relevant fields in health, social care or education settings</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of families as a full member of a multidisciplinary team located in community, primary care, outpatient or inpatient setting .</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with families ante / perinatally</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Masters level preclinical training at a Association of Child Psychotherapists recognised training school; - post graduate doctoral level training in clinical child psychotherapy at a training school accredited by the Association of Child Psychotherapy or Association of Child Psychotherapists Statement of Equivalence  OR Doctoral level Clinical Psychology accredited by BPS / HCPC</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Pre-qualification training and qualifications in relevant fields in health, social care or education settings</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of specialist psychotherapeutic assessment and treatment of families as a full member of a multidisciplinary team located in community, primary care, outpatient or inpatient setting .</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working with families ante / perinatally</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>155-157 Manchester Road</p>
      <p>Ince</p>
      <p>Wigan</p>
            <p>WN2 2JA</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <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>155-157 Manchester Road</p>
          <p>Ince</p>
          <p>Wigan</p>
                    <p>WN2 2JA</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <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>

NHS Jobs

Child Psychotherapist / Clinical Psychologist CAMHS

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Join Our CAMHS for Cared for Children (STARLAC) service as a Therapeutic Social Worker!</strong></p><p>Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people, and their carers? Do you thrive in trauma-informed, multi-agency environments where emotional wellbeing and mental health are at the heart of everything you do?</p><p>Salford CAMHS for Cared for Children (STARLAC) is looking for a Therapeutic Social Worker to join our innovative partnership between Salford Childrens Services and Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) CAMHS. This is a unique opportunity to apply social work skills in a specialist area of practice focusing on emotional wellbeing and mental health, using an attachment and trauma-informed approach. The post holder will be employed by the Fostering Service and situated within STARLAC as part of the multi-disciplinary clinical team, including psychologists, psychotherapists and mental health practitioners.</p><p><strong>Be Part of Something Bigger:</strong>Help us build A Fairer, Greener, and Healthier Salford through The Salford Way. Were proud to be a #HappyToTalkFlexible employer.</p><p>Interviews will be Tuesday 25th November 2025. The interview date is not changeable due to the nature of the panel. For those successful at short listing and invited to interview, you will be asked to complete a short presentation as part of the interview process.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>What You will do:</p><ul><li>Deliver high-quality therapeutic services to cared-for children, families, and carers.</li> <li>Support placements in crisis and prevent breakdowns.</li> <li>Lead emotional wellbeing consultations and parenting groups for foster carers.</li> <li>Provide training, reflective practice, and supervision to colleagues and carers.</li> <li>Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure robust mental health and safeguarding support.</li></ul><p>What You will Bring:</p><ul><li>A recognised social work qualification and 3+ years post-qualifying experience.</li> <li>Expertise in trauma-informed practice and therapeutic caregiving models.</li> <li>Strong assessment, formulation, and report-writing skills.</li> <li>A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.</li> <li>Passion for professional development and reflective practice.</li></ul><p>What We Offer:</p><ul><li>Clinical supervision from CAMHS and line management from Fostering Service.</li> <li>Specialist training opportunities specific to mental health, therapeutic caregiving and trauma-informed practice.</li> <li>Access to over 200 online courses via Me-Learning.</li> <li>Tailored development including Practice Educator training, mentoring, and digital skills programmes.</li> <li>Opportunities to lead foster carer training and recruitment campaigns.</li> <li>A values-driven workplace built on Pride, Passion, People, and Personal Responsibility.</li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Want to know more about Salford?</p><p>As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.</p>


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

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

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £50,269 to £53,460 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>F0070-25-0000</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Unity House, Civic Centre</p>
      <p>Chorley Road</p>
      <p>Swinton</p>
      <p>Greater Manchester</p>
      <p>M27 5AW</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul><li>Support placements in crisis to become stable and prevent placement breakdown.</li><li>Support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people and support their carers to meet the emotional wellbeing needs of their children.</li><li>Have a good understanding of Cared for Children processes.</li><li>High quality assessments that result in robust, analysis and recommendations.</li><li>Provide support and guidance to front line social workers and support workers whilst supporting the management of the most challenging and complex case work.</li><li>Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</li></ul>  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul><li>Support placements in crisis to become stable and prevent placement breakdown.</li><li>Support the emotional wellbeing of children and young people and support their carers to meet the emotional wellbeing needs of their children.</li><li>Have a good understanding of Cared for Children processes.</li><li>High quality assessments that result in robust, analysis and recommendations.</li><li>Provide support and guidance to front line social workers and support workers whilst supporting the management of the most challenging and complex case work.</li><li>Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.</li></ul>    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>As a Therapeutic Social Worker you will have a recognised social work qualification: DipSW, BASW, MASW, CQSW, CSS. Level 3 social worker. Minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience in a statutory childcare setting, including knowledge and understanding of trauma informed practice.</li>
        
        <li>The co-ordination and delivery of parenting groups for foster carers (Therapeutic Caregiving/ PACE, Circle of Security and Foundations for Attachment).</li>
        
        <li>The co-ordination of EWMH (Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health) consultation to foster carers and residential home staff teams.</li>
        
        <li>Contribution of EWMH workshops to the foster carer training programme.</li>
        
        <li>The assessment, formulation, and delivery of therapeutic EWMH services to cared for children, young people, their families, and carers.</li>
        
        <li>To model and demonstrate our values and behaviours.</li>
        
        <li>Thorough knowledge of the legislative framework in relation to children and families, fostering and adoption, and relevance to the placement setting.</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of current social work theory and research and its application in practice.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrated ability to manage a complex caseload and to work at an appropriate level of independence.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrated ability to assess needs and risks and formulate plans based on best welfare.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions and adhere to agreed lines of accountability.</li>
        
        <li>Effective communication skills and ability to work in partnership with service users, colleagues, and other agencies.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory practice</li>
        
        <li>Ability to reflect upon and develop own professional practice.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to present information effectively and compile written reports.</li>
        
        <li>Excellent report writing and analytical skills</li>
        
        <li>Excellent recording and time management skills.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of or willingness to learn electronic systems such as Liquid Logic and the CAMHS Electronic Patient Record (PARIS).</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>As a Therapeutic Social Worker you will have a recognised social work qualification: DipSW, BASW, MASW, CQSW, CSS. Level 3 social worker. Minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience in a statutory childcare setting, including knowledge and understanding of trauma informed practice.</li>
          
          <li>The co-ordination and delivery of parenting groups for foster carers (Therapeutic Caregiving/ PACE, Circle of Security and Foundations for Attachment).</li>
          
          <li>The co-ordination of EWMH (Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health) consultation to foster carers and residential home staff teams.</li>
          
          <li>Contribution of EWMH workshops to the foster carer training programme.</li>
          
          <li>The assessment, formulation, and delivery of therapeutic EWMH services to cared for children, young people, their families, and carers.</li>
          
          <li>To model and demonstrate our values and behaviours.</li>
          
          <li>Thorough knowledge of the legislative framework in relation to children and families, fostering and adoption, and relevance to the placement setting.</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of current social work theory and research and its application in practice.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrated ability to manage a complex caseload and to work at an appropriate level of independence.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrated ability to assess needs and risks and formulate plans based on best welfare.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions and adhere to agreed lines of accountability.</li>
          
          <li>Effective communication skills and ability to work in partnership with service users, colleagues, and other agencies.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory practice</li>
          
          <li>Ability to reflect upon and develop own professional practice.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to present information effectively and compile written reports.</li>
          
          <li>Excellent report writing and analytical skills</li>
          
          <li>Excellent recording and time management skills.</li>
          
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            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of or willingness to learn electronic systems such as Liquid Logic and the CAMHS Electronic Patient Record (PARIS).</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

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

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Salford City Council</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Unity House, Civic Centre</p>
      <p>Chorley Road</p>
      <p>Swinton</p>
      <p>Greater Manchester</p>
      <p>M27 5AW</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Salford City Council</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Unity House, Civic Centre</p>
          <p>Chorley Road</p>
          <p>Swinton</p>
          <p>Greater Manchester</p>
          <p>M27 5AW</p>
        
      

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

Therapeutic Social Worker (TSW)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Warrington &amp; Halton Cardiac Rehab Team have maintained BACPR/NACR Green status for a number of years. We are part of the North West Cardiac Rehab Network, sharing best practice and training opportunities.</p>
<p>We see patients with varied diagnosis: MI, PCI, CABG, Valve surgery, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, across two venues in Warrington and Halton. With a patient centred approach, helping them to achieve their goals. This could be to simply improve their breathlessness doing ADLs, right through to running a 150mile race...</p>
<p>We pride ourselves in leading by example and the team actively look to improve the service, through service developments and service improvements.</p>
<p>The role of the OT in the team, will be to bring their specialist skills to the MDT team, supporting patients through their Cardiac Rehab journey at numerous points.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will be working as part of a small but highly specialist team, in an outpatient setting, in our hospital and community venues.</p>
<p>Using your specialist skills to support patients recovery after their Cardiac diagnosis or treatment.</p>
<p>The OT role is to mainly support our patients from a Psychosocial aspect, helping patients with their Mental Health, the post holder will ideally have experience of supporting patients mental health or be willing to undertake CPD to gain the relevant competencies.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.</p> <p>Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.</p> <p>Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.</p> <p>A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.</p> <p>We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.</p>


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

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

    
      
        <h3>Band</h3>
      
      <p>Band 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>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>370-AHP6THE-559</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Halton Hospital</p>
      <p>Hospital Way</p>
      <p>Runcorn</p>
            <p>WA7 2DA</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the full Job Description and Person Specification which you can find on the right-hand side of the advert page</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The full details of the role, including main duties and responsibilities are available in the full Job Description and Person Specification which you can find on the right-hand side of the advert page</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oBSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent.</li>
        
        <li>oHCPC registration</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oNLP/ CBT or other counselling qualifications.</li>
          
          <li>oBACPR CPD course attendance.</li>
          
          <li>oBACPR Member</li>
          
          <li>oBAOT member.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Specific role reequirements
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to work at different sites</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Have set up and run patient support groups.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working in the NHS.</li>
        
        <li>4 years working as a Band 5 OT or 2 years as a Band 6 OT.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in Cardiac Rehab or on Cardiology Wards.</li>
          
          <li>Experience in working in a community setting.</li>
          
          <li>Previous experience of supervision of junior staff and/or assistants</li>
          
          <li>Working in Cardiac Rehab.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Skills, knowledge and Competencies
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication.</li>
        
        <li>Excellent organisational skills and able to prioritise and delegate and have a flexible approach to planning your day.</li>
        
        <li>Confident in dealing with difficult situations.</li>
        
        <li>IT literate with experience of using Microsoft applications and e-mail.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Counselling patients. Or completed Competencies in supporting patients with mental health problems.</li>
          
          <li>Participated in a service development and implementation.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Physical skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Use of Exercise equipment (e.g. Bike, Rower, Dumbbells etc..)</li>
        
        <li>Use of Blood Pressure and other small equipment to monitor patient observations.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of exercising with patients or you undertake regular exercise outside of work.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_6">
        
          Mental effort
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Moderate to high levels of concentration, we see some very complex patients. With high levels of anxiety and depression after their diagnosis.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Patients can in rare situations become acutely unwell and these situations require a calm methodical approach.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oBSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy or equivalent.</li>
          
          <li>oHCPC registration</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oNLP/ CBT or other counselling qualifications.</li>
            
            <li>oBACPR CPD course attendance.</li>
            
            <li>oBACPR Member</li>
            
            <li>oBAOT member.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Specific role reequirements
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to work at different sites</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Have set up and run patient support groups.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in the NHS.</li>
          
          <li>4 years working as a Band 5 OT or 2 years as a Band 6 OT.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in Cardiac Rehab or on Cardiology Wards.</li>
            
            <li>Experience in working in a community setting.</li>
            
            <li>Previous experience of supervision of junior staff and/or assistants</li>
            
            <li>Working in Cardiac Rehab.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Skills, knowledge and Competencies
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to overcome barriers to communication.</li>
          
          <li>Excellent organisational skills and able to prioritise and delegate and have a flexible approach to planning your day.</li>
          
          <li>Confident in dealing with difficult situations.</li>
          
          <li>IT literate with experience of using Microsoft applications and e-mail.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Counselling patients. Or completed Competencies in supporting patients with mental health problems.</li>
            
            <li>Participated in a service development and implementation.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Physical skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Use of Exercise equipment (e.g. Bike, Rower, Dumbbells etc..)</li>
          
          <li>Use of Blood Pressure and other small equipment to monitor patient observations.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of exercising with patients or you undertake regular exercise outside of work.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_6">
          
            Mental effort
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Moderate to high levels of concentration, we see some very complex patients. With high levels of anxiety and depression after their diagnosis.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Patients can in rare situations become acutely unwell and these situations require a calm methodical approach.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
    
  



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

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

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


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

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

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Halton Hospital</p>
      <p>Hospital Way</p>
      <p>Runcorn</p>
            <p>WA7 2DA</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Halton Hospital</p>
          <p>Hospital Way</p>
          <p>Runcorn</p>
                    <p>WA7 2DA</p>
        
      

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

Specialist Occupational Therapist in Cardiac Rehab

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you an experienced and resilient Psychological Therapist or Psychologist, who can be instrumental in the strategic vision and clinical delivery of therapy within NHS talking therapies.</p>
<p>If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a well established, dynamic team in Bolton. Delivering therapy to the population of Bolton.</p>
<p>We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced clinician to support the therapy delivery within the step 3 + team of Bolton's NHS talking therapy service.</p>
<p>The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and appreciative of the challenges of working in a NHS talking therapies services. You will be committed to team working, have excellent relationship building skills and be capable of managing varied work demands.</p>
<p>You would be joining a large team in Bolton which is part of the Greater Manchester mental health trust, where there are excellent opportunities.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As a Psychologist/ Psychological Therapist in our talking therapies service, you will be responsible for offering high quality assessment and brief interventions to treat those experiencing common mental health disorders.</p>
<p>This is an exciting, varied role with opportunity for, direct clinical work, consultation, supervision of other practitioners, facilitation of reflective practice and contributing to team innovation and development.</p>
<p>You will have plenty of scope and support to develop your own practice, whilst supporting the team in balancing the challenges of providing flexible high-quality services, in a way that delivers effective access and meets the expectations of patients, carers and the public.</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>21 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £55,690 to £62,682 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,
        
      
        
          Flexible working,
        
      
        
          Home or remote working
        
      
    </p>
  

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-7507239</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Bolton NHS Talking therapies, St Peters house,</p>
      <p>Silverwell street</p>
      <p>Bolton</p>
            <p>BL1 1PP</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see Job description and person specification for main duties and responsibilities.There will be an expectation of remote and face to face work to cover at least one evening.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see Job description and person specification for main duties and responsibilities.There will be an expectation of remote and face to face work to cover at least one evening.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Doctoral or Masters Degree or equivalent experience/qualification in clinical psychology or any other relevant psychological therapy.</li>
        
        <li>Further post-qualification specialist training research or study, conferring advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within a specialist field of psychological therapy.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Additional further training and qualifications in a range of therapeutic models (e.g. CBT, IPT, CAT) and in the use of specific psychometric and/or neuropsychological assessment tools.</li>
          
          <li>Completion of appropriate supervision training.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Proven post-qualification experience as a psychological therapist within the NHS with at least 2 therapy modalities</li>
        
        <li>Experience working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and full range of settings including primary care, community, inpatients and acute care settings, and with expert knowledge in common mental health difficulties</li>
        
        <li>Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological assessment and intervention and evaluation with a range of common, acute and complex mental health needs</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience in teaching and training and qualified psychological therapist and of non-psychology staff.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of the application of psychological therapy in diverse cultural and ethnic contexts.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of service development and contribution to enhancing service practice</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge and skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Thorough understanding of phenomenology and theoretical models of complex co-morbid common mental health disorders</li>
        
        <li>Understanding of the national guidance and policy directives in relation to the development and delivery of psychological therapies for common mental health disorders.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to manage complex case loads, workload pressures alongside balancing on professional development.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Other Requirments
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>There is a requirement to travel mainly within the Bolton area in order to attend clinics and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.</li>
        
        <li>Flexible working to include evening work, both face to face and remote working.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Doctoral or Masters Degree or equivalent experience/qualification in clinical psychology or any other relevant psychological therapy.</li>
          
          <li>Further post-qualification specialist training research or study, conferring advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within a specialist field of psychological therapy.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Additional further training and qualifications in a range of therapeutic models (e.g. CBT, IPT, CAT) and in the use of specific psychometric and/or neuropsychological assessment tools.</li>
            
            <li>Completion of appropriate supervision training.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Proven post-qualification experience as a psychological therapist within the NHS with at least 2 therapy modalities</li>
          
          <li>Experience working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and full range of settings including primary care, community, inpatients and acute care settings, and with expert knowledge in common mental health difficulties</li>
          
          <li>Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for psychological assessment and intervention and evaluation with a range of common, acute and complex mental health needs</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience in teaching and training and qualified psychological therapist and of non-psychology staff.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of the application of psychological therapy in diverse cultural and ethnic contexts.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of service development and contribution to enhancing service practice</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge and skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Thorough understanding of phenomenology and theoretical models of complex co-morbid common mental health disorders</li>
          
          <li>Understanding of the national guidance and policy directives in relation to the development and delivery of psychological therapies for common mental health disorders.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to manage complex case loads, workload pressures alongside balancing on professional development.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Other Requirments
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>There is a requirement to travel mainly within the Bolton area in order to attend clinics and an occasional requirement to travel across the wide footprint of the Trust to attend meetings and events relevant to the role.</li>
          
          <li>Flexible working to include evening work, both face to face and remote working.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



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

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

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


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

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

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Bolton NHS Talking therapies, St Peters house,</p>
      <p>Silverwell street</p>
      <p>Bolton</p>
            <p>BL1 1PP</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>Bolton NHS Talking therapies, St Peters house,</p>
          <p>Silverwell street</p>
          <p>Bolton</p>
                    <p>BL1 1PP</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>

Clinical psychologist/ Senior therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting and interesting opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Clinical, Counselling or Health psychologist to join the General Medicine Psychology team within the Clinical Health Psychology Department at Salford Royal Hospital.</p> <p>You will join a very well-established psychology team providing psychological assessment and care to a range of diagnosis. The post holder will be expected to offer expertise at a senior level in this exciting field of Clinical Health Psychology. Team working will be integral to the role, including involvement in MDT meetings and regular liaison, teaching, and joint working with professional colleagues to support the wider medical/nursing team in relation to psychological aspects of care.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Support the Consultant Lead Psychologist to provide senior leadership, supervision and support for the members of the general medicine psychology team.</p>
<p>Triage and assess referrals from the 15 medical specialisms,</p>
<p>Lead on service delivery for complex cases within the general medicine service, in collaboration with the service lead.</p>
<p>Lead on several of the areas of the general medicine service as a special interest, developing links with the specialist nurses, members of the medical team, relevant special interest groups and 3rd sector agencies. To develop teaching for the university ClinPsyD Programmes, Health psychology course and the IAPT training in these specialist areas, as required.</p>
<p>To contribute to clinical pathways and development of business cases to maintain capacity for this rapidly growing service, in consultation with the service lead.</p>
<p>Provide specialist assessment and treatment recommendations for individuals accessing the general medicine health psychology service. S</p>
<p>Manage referrals from multiple sources, maintain outpatient clinical psychology waiting lists, and take autonomous management of their own caseload.</p>
<p>To line manage an assistant psychologist, where needed and contribute to specialist supervision to other members of the psychology team</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.</p> <p>As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to<strong>make a difference</strong>and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -<strong>care</strong>,<strong>appreciate</strong>and<strong>inspire</strong> - to join our team.</p> <p>For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website <a href="https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/</a></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>21 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £64,455 to £74,896 a year
      
        pa
      
    </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>236-SCO-P463-25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Salford Royal Hospital</p>
      <p>Stott Lane</p>
      <p>Salford</p>
            <p>M6 8HD</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: <a href="https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/</a></p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: <a href="https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/" target="_blank">https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/</a></p>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>BSc Psychology degree or equivalent (recognised by the British Psychological Society).</li>
        
        <li>British Psychological Society Accredited Doctoral Degree in Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychology</li>
        
        <li>Further training in supervision of psychological therapies</li>
        
        <li>Training in 3rd wave psychological therapies</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Relevant further specialist training in one or more therapy modalities.</li>
          
          <li>Training in trauma focused CBT or EMDR</li>
          
          <li>Accreditation as a Supervisor for Psychology and/or Psychotherapy</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Professional Registration
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>The post holder must be able to satisfy the criteria for HCPC Registration for the advertised role</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge / Experience / Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working as a qualified psychologist including substantial post-qualification experience within a physical health setting.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of specialist psychological/ psychotherapeutic assessments and treatments for service users with severe enduring and complex presentations and/or trauma.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing teaching, training and clinical supervision for psychological interventions and treatments within a healthcare setting.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of developing and delivering therapeutic interventions in various formats, including individual and group.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of supervising qualified psychologists and/or psychological therapists and other staff working in physical health settings.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing a psychological service to individuals with physical health difficulties, including groups.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others.</li>
        
        <li>Excellent organisational and data management skills</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to teach and train others using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.</li>
          
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>BSc Psychology degree or equivalent (recognised by the British Psychological Society).</li>
          
          <li>British Psychological Society Accredited Doctoral Degree in Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychology</li>
          
          <li>Further training in supervision of psychological therapies</li>
          
          <li>Training in 3rd wave psychological therapies</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Relevant further specialist training in one or more therapy modalities.</li>
            
            <li>Training in trauma focused CBT or EMDR</li>
            
            <li>Accreditation as a Supervisor for Psychology and/or Psychotherapy</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Professional Registration
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>The post holder must be able to satisfy the criteria for HCPC Registration for the advertised role</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge / Experience / Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working as a qualified psychologist including substantial post-qualification experience within a physical health setting.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of specialist psychological/ psychotherapeutic assessments and treatments for service users with severe enduring and complex presentations and/or trauma.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing teaching, training and clinical supervision for psychological interventions and treatments within a healthcare setting.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of developing and delivering therapeutic interventions in various formats, including individual and group.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising qualified psychologists and/or psychological therapists and other staff working in physical health settings.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing a psychological service to individuals with physical health difficulties, including groups.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to contain and work with organisational stress and able to hold the stress of others.</li>
          
          <li>Excellent organisational and data management skills</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Ability to teach and train others using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.</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>Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust </p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Salford Royal Hospital</p>
      <p>Stott Lane</p>
      <p>Salford</p>
            <p>M6 8HD</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust </p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Salford Royal Hospital</p>
          <p>Stott Lane</p>
          <p>Salford</p>
                    <p>M6 8HD</p>
        
      

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

Principal Clinical/Counselling/Health Psychologist (General Medicine)

GM Rasso Pathfinder Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you ready to bring your passion, personality, creativity, and clinical expertise to a role that makes a real difference? Are you looking for a team who supports, celebrates, and invests in you? Are you keen to champion patient care, clinical excellence, and service development?
If so, Vita Health Group is the place for you!</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Hello! We are VitaMinds Calderdale - we work in partnership with West Yorkshire Integrated Care, to support individuals aged 18+ in the local area.
As a qualified PWP, you have a vital role to play in the service we provide to our clients. 
Using your clinical expertise, you will assess the suitability of new referrals through telephone assessments and provide short term, low intensity interventions.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. To find out more about Vita Health Group and the services we provide, please click here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/</a> </p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>29 October 2025</p>

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

    
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £29,970 to £36,483 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>VPCDE6C0E0</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
                  <p>Calderdale/Hybrid</p>
            <p>HX1 2EQ</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Are you ready to bring your passion, personality, creativity, and clinical expertise to a role that makes a real difference? Are you looking for a team who supports, celebrates, and invests in you? Are you keen to champion patient care, clinical excellence, and service development?</strong></p><p><strong>If so, Vita Health Group is the place for you!</strong></p><p><strong>Getting to know Us</strong></p><p>Hello! We are VitaMinds Calderdale - we work in partnership with West Yorkshire Integrated Care, to support individuals aged 18+ in the local area.</p><p>We are proud to be the lead provider of NHS Talking Therapies in West Yorkshire and see the life changing impact of the work we do every day.</p><p>We really do practice what we preach here at Vita, with a company-wide focus on staff wellbeing, a flexible and creative approach to work and a real culture of openness and support. We love to see our colleagues thrive and achieve their personal goals, so we place a real emphasis on quality supervision, rich CPD and encouraging our PWPs to take on leadership roles and training opportunities.</p><p><strong>Making People Better</strong></p><p>As a qualified PWP, you have a vital role to play in the service we provide to our clients.</p><p>Using your clinical expertise, you will assess the suitability of new referrals through telephone assessments and provide short term, low intensity interventions via telephone, online webinars, and computerised CBT (cCBT). Where needed, you will work closely with colleagues at Steps 3 and 4, and external services, to support safe onward referrals and step ups, at all times maintaining and advocating for patient dignity, confidentiality and inclusivity.</p><p><strong>Getting to know You</strong></p><p>Each PWP brings their own unique skills, background, and experiences to their practice. Alongside this, we are also looking for:</p><ul><li>A Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Low Intensity Interventions (Adults)</li> <li>BABCP or BPS registration or pending registration (if returning to practice and not sure how to meet registration requirements, we are happy to discuss prior to interview)</li> <li>Experience of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem</li> <li>An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion</li></ul><p>This is a hybrid role with some face to face work in Halifax clinics.</p><p>If this sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to welcoming you to the team!</p><p><strong>Why Vita Health Group?</strong></p><p>Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.</p><p>To achieve our mission of <strong>Making People Better</strong>, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as <em>Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.</em></p><p>This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:</p><ul><li>Supportive team and management</li> <li>Positive work environment</li> <li>Wellbeing and mental health support</li> <li>Trust and respect</li> <li>Autonomy and flexibility</li></ul><p>We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/</a></p><p>Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</p><p>We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.</p><ul><li>We are a Mindful Employer</li> <li>Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. </li> <li>Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. </li> <li>Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).</li> <li>Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.</li> <li>Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at <a href="mailto:hr@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">hr@vhg.co.uk</a> to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.</li></ul><p>Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate.</p><p>Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.</p><p>Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.</p><p>Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.</p>  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Are you ready to bring your passion, personality, creativity, and clinical expertise to a role that makes a real difference? Are you looking for a team who supports, celebrates, and invests in you? Are you keen to champion patient care, clinical excellence, and service development?</strong></p><p><strong>If so, Vita Health Group is the place for you!</strong></p><p><strong>Getting to know Us</strong></p><p>Hello! We are VitaMinds Calderdale - we work in partnership with West Yorkshire Integrated Care, to support individuals aged 18+ in the local area.</p><p>We are proud to be the lead provider of NHS Talking Therapies in West Yorkshire and see the life changing impact of the work we do every day.</p><p>We really do practice what we preach here at Vita, with a company-wide focus on staff wellbeing, a flexible and creative approach to work and a real culture of openness and support. We love to see our colleagues thrive and achieve their personal goals, so we place a real emphasis on quality supervision, rich CPD and encouraging our PWPs to take on leadership roles and training opportunities.</p><p><strong>Making People Better</strong></p><p>As a qualified PWP, you have a vital role to play in the service we provide to our clients.</p><p>Using your clinical expertise, you will assess the suitability of new referrals through telephone assessments and provide short term, low intensity interventions via telephone, online webinars, and computerised CBT (cCBT). Where needed, you will work closely with colleagues at Steps 3 and 4, and external services, to support safe onward referrals and step ups, at all times maintaining and advocating for patient dignity, confidentiality and inclusivity.</p><p><strong>Getting to know You</strong></p><p>Each PWP brings their own unique skills, background, and experiences to their practice. Alongside this, we are also looking for:</p><ul><li>A Graduate/Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Low Intensity Interventions (Adults)</li> <li>BABCP or BPS registration or pending registration (if returning to practice and not sure how to meet registration requirements, we are happy to discuss prior to interview)</li> <li>Experience of working with people who have experienced a mental health problem</li> <li>An awareness of and commitment to supporting and facilitating diversity and inclusion</li></ul><p>This is a hybrid role with some face to face work in Halifax clinics.</p><p>If this sounds like the right fit for you, we look forward to welcoming you to the team!</p><p><strong>Why Vita Health Group?</strong></p><p>Vita Health Group celebrates life. Improving lives physically and mentally drives everything we do. Now part of Spire Healthcare Group plc we have been providing physical and mental health services for over 30 years. We work in partnership with the NHS, are engaged by insurers and some of the UKs largest corporate companies to support their workforce and provide a full range of physiotherapy services to private customers.</p><p>To achieve our mission of <strong>Making People Better</strong>, we recognise the importance of investing in our staff. We are an award-winning employer recently recognised nationally as <em>Best Company to Work for at the Health and Wellbeing Awards 2024.</em></p><p>This is also recognised by current employees our most recent Employee Survey results showed the top 5 reasons to work here as being:</p><ul><li>Supportive team and management</li> <li>Positive work environment</li> <li>Wellbeing and mental health support</li> <li>Trust and respect</li> <li>Autonomy and flexibility</li></ul><p>We are keen to progress your skills and enable career development and provide regular Continued Professional Development opportunities including secondments, management training, a mentoring scheme, apprenticeships and regular events and webinars across a range of clinical disciplines. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer the opportunity of a flexible work life balance and a comprehensive benefits package which you can view here: <a href="https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/" target="_blank">https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/join-us/careers/</a></p><p>Vita Health Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and is seeking to improve the diversity of its workforce. We are committed to Equality, Diversity &amp; Inclusion best practice and positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. For further information on our EDI commitments please view here: Vita Health Groups commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion</p><p>We are committed to being equitable and supporting the wellbeing of all employees.</p><ul><li>We are a Mindful Employer</li> <li>Our status as a Disability Confident Leader dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. All disabled candidates that meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Ethnicity Matters Scheme where all applicants for senior roles (£40,000+) from a minority ethnic group that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our Gender Matters Scheme where all women applicants for senior roles (£60,000+) that meet the essential criteria will be considered for interview.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant. </li> <li>Our status as a Menopause Friendly Committed employer.</li> <li>Our sign up to the Employer with Heart Charter. </li> <li>Our commitment to meet the standards outlined in the NHS Equality Delivery System (EDS). Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) and Workforce Disability Equality Standard (WDES).</li> <li>Access to health and wellbeing services for colleagues including Mental Health Advocates and an Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>An embedded speaking up culture facilitated by Freedom to Speak Up Guardians.</li> <li>Treating transgender individuals with dignity and recognising the potential complications that may arise when taking references. We encourage applicants to contact HR at <a href="mailto:hr@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">hr@vhg.co.uk</a> to discuss or amend how we manage reference requests.</li></ul><p>Should you wish to discuss any adjustment or assistance you need in the application or interview process please contact <a href="mailto:recruitment@vhg.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@vhg.co.uk</a> and we will facilitate.</p><p>Please note, all applicants must be legally entitled to accept and perform work in the UK and all positions are subject to a DBS check.</p><p>Any data which you share with us throughout the hiring process will be stored securely within the UK and is accessible only by staff who require it. Should your application be unsuccessful, your data will be securely destroyed after 6 months.</p><p>Vita Health Group reserves the right to close this job when sufficient applications have been received.</p>    
  


      
  
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          General Requirements
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Please refer to job description above</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
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        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            General Requirements
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <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="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        Additional information
      
    
    
      
        <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Vita Health Group </p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
                  <p>Calderdale/Hybrid</p>
            <p>HX1 2EQ</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Vita Health Group </p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
                              <p>Calderdale/Hybrid</p>
                    <p>HX1 2EQ</p>
        
      

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

Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Calderdale

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Spire Manchester has an exciting opportunity for Lead CT Radiographer to join our warm and friendly team</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul><li>You will lead the CT service under guidance of the Imaging Manager, including overseeing lists, staff training and competencies, complaint investigations</li><li>You will work clinically as a Radiographer providing excellent patient care</li><li>Develop own knowledge and practice and assist others to continually professionally develop
Lead others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices</li><li>Acting as a role model
</li></ul>  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Spire Manchester Hospital is a £65m state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering you the opportunity to work across a wide variety of specialisms. You will be able to develop your clinical skills in a modern and progressive environment. The Manchester team currently consists of over 800 colleagues and we are rapidly expanding as we increase the scope of services we provide across our experienced and dynamic teams.</p>


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

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

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

  
  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      Depending on experience
      
    </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>24859</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p> 170 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2AF</p>
            <p>Manchester</p>
            <p>M20 2AF</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>Lead
CT Radiographer | Imaging | Band 6 | Manchester | Permanent | Full time |
Outstanding CQC rating </strong></p>

<p><strong>Spire
Manchester has an exciting opportunity for Lead CT Radiographer to join our
warm and friendly team </strong></p>

<p>Spire Manchester Hospital is a £65m
state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering you the opportunity to work
across a wide variety of specialisms. You will be able to develop your clinical
skills in a modern and progressive environment. The Manchester team currently
consists of over 800 colleagues and we are rapidly expanding as we increase the
scope of services we provide across our experienced and dynamic teams.</p>

<p><strong>Duties and responsibilities</strong></p>

<p></p>

<p>As a Lead CT Radiographer your
duties will include but not be limited to</p>

<p> You
will lead the CT service under guidance of the Imaging Manager, including
overseeing lists, staff training and competencies, complaint investigations </p>

<p> You
will work clinically as a Radiographer providing excellent patient care </p>

<p> Develop
own knowledge and practice and assist others to continually professionally
develop</p>

<p> Lead
others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices</p>

<p> Acting
as a role model</p>

<p><strong>Who we're looking for</strong></p>

<p></p>

<p> You
must be a qualified Radiographer with a valid HCPC</p>

<p> Minimum
of 5 years post graduate experience </p>

<p> Competent
in all aspects of CT Scanning </p>

<p> Experience
in MRI Scanning desirable but not essential</p>

<p> Desire
to support and lead a team to excellence </p>

<p></p>

<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>

<p></p>

<p>We offer
employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package
which includes but is not limited to</p>

<p> 35
days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays</p>

<p> Employer
and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options</p>

<p> Spire
for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers</p>

<p> Free
Bupa wellness screening</p>

<p> Private
medical insurance</p>

<p> Life
assurance</p>

<p><strong>Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more
information</strong></p>

<p>We're committed to people, both patients and staff.
Join us, and you'll receive a warm welcome.</p>

<p>For further information about this role or for an
informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire
please contact Alishia Okereafor <a href="mailto:atAlishia.Okereafor@spirehealthcare.com" target="_blank">atAlishia.Okereafor@spirehealthcare.com</a></p>

<p><strong><em>For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's
about looking after people.</em></strong></p>

  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>Lead
CT Radiographer | Imaging | Band 6 | Manchester | Permanent | Full time |
Outstanding CQC rating </strong></p>

<p><strong>Spire
Manchester has an exciting opportunity for Lead CT Radiographer to join our
warm and friendly team </strong></p>

<p>Spire Manchester Hospital is a £65m
state-of-the-art healthcare facility offering you the opportunity to work
across a wide variety of specialisms. You will be able to develop your clinical
skills in a modern and progressive environment. The Manchester team currently
consists of over 800 colleagues and we are rapidly expanding as we increase the
scope of services we provide across our experienced and dynamic teams.</p>

<p><strong>Duties and responsibilities</strong></p>

<p></p>

<p>As a Lead CT Radiographer your
duties will include but not be limited to</p>

<p> You
will lead the CT service under guidance of the Imaging Manager, including
overseeing lists, staff training and competencies, complaint investigations </p>

<p> You
will work clinically as a Radiographer providing excellent patient care </p>

<p> Develop
own knowledge and practice and assist others to continually professionally
develop</p>

<p> Lead
others in the development of knowledge, ideas and work practices</p>

<p> Acting
as a role model</p>

<p><strong>Who we're looking for</strong></p>

<p></p>

<p> You
must be a qualified Radiographer with a valid HCPC</p>

<p> Minimum
of 5 years post graduate experience </p>

<p> Competent
in all aspects of CT Scanning </p>

<p> Experience
in MRI Scanning desirable but not essential</p>

<p> Desire
to support and lead a team to excellence </p>

<p></p>

<p><strong>Benefits</strong></p>

<p></p>

<p>We offer
employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package
which includes but is not limited to</p>

<p> 35
days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays</p>

<p> Employer
and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options</p>

<p> Spire
for you reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers</p>

<p> Free
Bupa wellness screening</p>

<p> Private
medical insurance</p>

<p> Life
assurance</p>

<p><strong>Please see the attached benefits leaflet for more
information</strong></p>

<p>We're committed to people, both patients and staff.
Join us, and you'll receive a warm welcome.</p>

<p>For further information about this role or for an
informal conversation about the range of career options available with Spire
please contact Alishia Okereafor <a href="mailto:atAlishia.Okereafor@spirehealthcare.com" target="_blank">atAlishia.Okereafor@spirehealthcare.com</a></p>

<p><strong><em>For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's
about looking after people.</em></strong></p>

    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>You must be a qualified Radiographer with a valid HCPC</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Competent in all aspects of CT Scanning </li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>You must be a qualified Radiographer with a valid HCPC</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Competent in all aspects of CT Scanning </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>Spire Healthcare Ltd</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p> 170 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2AF</p>
            <p>Manchester</p>
            <p>M20 2AF</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Spire Healthcare Ltd</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p> 170 Barlow Moor Rd, Manchester M20 2AF</p>
                    <p>Manchester</p>
                    <p>M20 2AF</p>
        
      

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

Radiology Team Lead

Advanced Clinical Pharmacist – Respiratory

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Our Clinical Support Workers for the Community Liver Health Checks programme support the roll out of an exciting new pilot project providing community screening of people in hard-to-reach groups for cirrhosis. This project aims to identify people currently using local alcohol and drug services or other community services and engage them in screening for cirrhosis, offering interventions to help their liver health. This project will aim to provide patients with support to attend screening and provide direct to patient incentives to encourage attendance at screening.</p> <p>The post holder will work closely with the Hepatology Service at MRI and the Infectious Diseases outreach service at community sites, with the community outreach work coordinated strategically by the Greater Manchester Viral Hepatitis Operational Delivery Network (ODN).</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The post will be working in the community with a base at Manchester Royal Infirmary and the post holder will work operationally with the Operational Delivery Network for Greater Manchester and Eastern Cheshire.</p>
<p>The role entails blood tests and performing fibroscans (a type of ultrasound for assessing liver health - full training will be given), delivery of results and engaging patients found to be cirrhotic in preventative health care to encourage them to attend for further hospital screening and offering them health promotion advice. The role holder will work closely with our partners in drug services, probation services, homeless services, and primary care. This will include programmes with existing peer support schemes available within those organisations and the voluntary sector.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>MFT is one of the largest NHS Trust In England with a turnover of over £3bn &amp; is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health &amp; social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.</p> <p>Bringing together 10 hospitals &amp; community services from across Manchester, Trafford &amp; beyond, we champion collaborative working &amp; transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.</p> <p>We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient &amp; staff experience, operational effectiveness &amp; driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.</p> <p>We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre &amp; Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.</p> <p>At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>29 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £27,485 to £30,162 a year
      
        per 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>349-MRI-7583395*C</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Manchester Royal Infirmary</p>
            <p>Manchester</p>
            <p>M13 9WL</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description &amp; Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the <em>Candidate Essentials Guide</em> that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. </p> <p><strong>Diversity Matters</strong></p> <p>MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at <a href="mailto:resourcing@mft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@mft.nhs.uk</a>. </p> <p>Were looking forward to hearing from you!</p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description &amp; Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the <em>Candidate Essentials Guide</em> that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. </p> <p><strong>Diversity Matters</strong></p> <p>MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at <a href="mailto:resourcing@mft.nhs.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@mft.nhs.uk</a>. </p> <p>Were looking forward to hearing from you!</p>     
  


      
  
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      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Assistant Practitioner Qualification, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Evidence of continued professional development</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous experience of working in the community</li>
          
          <li>Previous experience of working with people with in areas of deprivation or those with alcohol or substance use problems</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge and Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to perform clinical tests (blood tests and fibroscans after appropriate training)</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work with a wide range of health and social care providers to develop a team approach to engaging difficult to reach clients</li>
        
        <li>Ability to communicate effectively with clients</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team</li>
        
        <li>Have access to a car for work, clean drivers license and be able to travel to outreach sites</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Assistant Practitioner Qualification, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of continued professional development</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Previous experience of working in the community</li>
            
            <li>Previous experience of working with people with in areas of deprivation or those with alcohol or substance use problems</li>
            
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            Knowledge and Skills
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Ability to perform clinical tests (blood tests and fibroscans after appropriate training)</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work with a wide range of health and social care providers to develop a team approach to engaging difficult to reach clients</li>
          
          <li>Ability to communicate effectively with clients</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team</li>
          
          <li>Have access to a car for work, clean drivers license and be able to travel to outreach sites</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>
  

  


 
  
    
      
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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>
      

      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Manchester Royal Infirmary</p>
            <p>Manchester</p>
            <p>M13 9WL</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Manchester Royal Infirmary</p>
                    <p>Manchester</p>
                    <p>M13 9WL</p>
        
      

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

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