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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you a highly skilled CT diagnostic radiographer seeking an opportunity to make a difference in cancer care? The Christie Hospital is one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe and a world-renowned centre for research and education. With a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, the hospital employs cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary approach to provide the highest quality of cancer care.As a diagnostic radiographer, you will play a crucial role in the accurate and timely diagnosis of cancer patients. Collaborating with a team of experienced radiologists, oncologists, and healthcare professionals, you will perform a range of CT procedures using state of the art equipment and techniques. Such procedures include but are not limited to complex CT guided biopsies, ablations, and drainages. Your expertise will contribute directly to the development of tailored treatment plans for patients, helping to optimise their outcomes and overall experience.As part of your role as a senior CT radiographer you will be provided with training to extend your scope of practice by participating in radiographer led screening for Pulmonary Embolisms in CT, as well as vetting and protocolling CT requests. You will be supported to access professional development and educational opportunities through The Christie School of Oncology.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The Christie radiology department is seeking experienced CT radiographers.To undertake CT imaging and to support the Clinical Specialists in the efficient delivery of the clinical service. To participate in CPD and other developmental activities. Clinical supervision of radiography students.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester &amp; Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>12 September 2025</p>

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

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

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

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>413-97784-CSSS-MS</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Radiology - E00298</p>
            <p>Manchester</p>
            <p>M20 4BX</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Communication requirementsTo assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams who have input into the Scanning service such as Diagnostic Radiology Staff, Students, Medical Physics Staff, Clinicians, Nursing staff and others.To ensure that patients understand complex information related to their examination and to encourage patients to cooperate fully in the examination process. This may involve patients with learning difficulties or other disabilities.To take part in departmental research and audit and report as necessary.</p> <p>Teaching / Training requirements</p> <p>Take an active role in the training of qualified radiographers, radiography students and students from other disciplines including visiting engineers and clinical trainee staffMaintain expertise in intravenous cannulation techniques.To participate in the departmental continuing professional development programme, including participating in appraisal and personal development planning.</p> <p>Analytical skillsAssess patients clinical condition with relation to the level of risk of giving intravenous contrast medium examination protocols.Adapt radiological techniques and protocols in accordance with the condition of the patient.</p> <p>General duties</p> <p>Supervision of junior radiographic staff, students and radiographic aides as required.Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the departmentEnsuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, and complying with, and enforcing current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations.</p> <p>Ensure that all relevant radiation protection measures for each department are adhered to, e.g. local rules, ionising radiation regulations, IR(ME)R, departmental dose reduction strategies etcTo work with the Radiologists, Clinical Specialist Radiographers and other senior staff in the department to review working practices and identifying new ways of working and finding solutions to problems.Participation in extended day and weekend working.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Communication requirementsTo assist in ensuring there is effective communication between the various teams who have input into the Scanning service such as Diagnostic Radiology Staff, Students, Medical Physics Staff, Clinicians, Nursing staff and others.To ensure that patients understand complex information related to their examination and to encourage patients to cooperate fully in the examination process. This may involve patients with learning difficulties or other disabilities.To take part in departmental research and audit and report as necessary.</p> <p>Teaching / Training requirements</p> <p>Take an active role in the training of qualified radiographers, radiography students and students from other disciplines including visiting engineers and clinical trainee staffMaintain expertise in intravenous cannulation techniques.To participate in the departmental continuing professional development programme, including participating in appraisal and personal development planning.</p> <p>Analytical skillsAssess patients clinical condition with relation to the level of risk of giving intravenous contrast medium examination protocols.Adapt radiological techniques and protocols in accordance with the condition of the patient.</p> <p>General duties</p> <p>Supervision of junior radiographic staff, students and radiographic aides as required.Maintenance of the standards of imaging set by the departmentEnsuring that any faults in equipment, fixtures, fittings or fabric of any of the departments are recorded and notified to the appropriate persons, and complying with, and enforcing current Health and Safety and Moving and Handling regulations.</p> <p>Ensure that all relevant radiation protection measures for each department are adhered to, e.g. local rules, ionising radiation regulations, IR(ME)R, departmental dose reduction strategies etcTo work with the Radiologists, Clinical Specialist Radiographers and other senior staff in the department to review working practices and identifying new ways of working and finding solutions to problems.Participation in extended day and weekend working.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>DCR(R) or BSC Radiography</li>
        
        <li>HCPC registration</li>
        
        <li>Competent in the administration of IV contrast</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>IT related courses</li>
          
          <li>Competent in IV cannulation</li>
          
          <li>Post graduate certificate in CT</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A range of radiographic experience including expertise in CT</li>
        
        <li>Experience in optimization of CT techniques</li>
        
        <li>Experience with training radiography students and or junior staff</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Clinical experience in a variety of other Trusts</li>
          
          <li>Good knowledge of NHS hospital protocols and practices</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in an oncology setting.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Personal development plan with ongoing CPD portfolio</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of IRR(2017) and IRMER(2017)</li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of oral and intravenous contrast used in CT scanning</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of College of Radiographers policies and guidance</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of The Christie Values and Behaviours Framework and it's services</li>
          
          <li>Attendance at relevant study days</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Valus
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>DCR(R) or BSC Radiography</li>
          
          <li>HCPC registration</li>
          
          <li>Competent in the administration of IV contrast</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>IT related courses</li>
            
            <li>Competent in IV cannulation</li>
            
            <li>Post graduate certificate in CT</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A range of radiographic experience including expertise in CT</li>
          
          <li>Experience in optimization of CT techniques</li>
          
          <li>Experience with training radiography students and or junior staff</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Clinical experience in a variety of other Trusts</li>
            
            <li>Good knowledge of NHS hospital protocols and practices</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in an oncology setting.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Personal development plan with ongoing CPD portfolio</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of IRR(2017) and IRMER(2017)</li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of oral and intravenous contrast used in CT scanning</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of College of Radiographers policies and guidance</li>
            
            <li>Knowledge of The Christie Values and Behaviours Framework and it's services</li>
            
            <li>Attendance at relevant study days</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Valus
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours</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>The Christie NHS FT</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Radiology - E00298</p>
            <p>Manchester</p>
            <p>M20 4BX</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>The Christie NHS FT</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Radiology - E00298</p>
                    <p>Manchester</p>
                    <p>M20 4BX</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Senior CT Radiographer

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong><em>Are you a Diagnostic Radiographer looking to work within a dynamic, supportive, and highly skilled projectional and CT team who work together to achieve superb patient-centred care?</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Do you want to learn specialist imaging techniques like</em></strong><em> Interventional imaging, </em><strong><em>CT Cardiac, and Colonography?</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Do you want to operate some of the best Imaging equipment available? We have state of the art Samsung and Canon equipment, with new Carestream x-ray rooms installed in 2023</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Do you want to work at a "Good" Hospital (CQC rating 2018)?</em></strong></p> <p>The Medical Imaging Department has had major investment in CT, MRI, and Projectional Radiography. Our site houses 4 state-of-the-art CT scanners and a purpose-built inpatient CT suite. We pride ourselves on pushing the boundaries; in dose saving techniques and working with Radiologists to achieve diagnostic imaging previously unattainable in CT. We are an innovative department; always looking to optimise patient care by offering role development and job progression for our team.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>If you are an enthusiastic, hard-working, ambitious individual we have Band 5 (trainee link grade) and Band 6 vacancies available. This is an opportunity for you to start your CT career whilst continuing to hone your projectional imaging skills.</p> <strong>Successful candidates must have current HCPC registration</strong> <p>MCHT was rated "Good" by the CQC (2018) and were recently named as one of the best hospitals in the country (CHKS Top Hospital for 2019). The Radiology department has been recognised as the <em>Best Training Placement for Radiologist Registrars</em> for the last 3 years.</p> <p>We provide a 24/7 projectional and CT service; successful candidates are expected to participate in the OOH rota.</p> <p>We offer an attractive benefits package including an excellent pension scheme, gym membership, discounts on days out and many other incentives.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong><em>Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond.</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008. </em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health. </em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal. </em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE. </em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives. </em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em>At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.</em></strong></p>


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

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £31,049 to £46,580 a year
      
        pa, pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>412-DCSS-7467835</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Leighton Hospital</p>
      <p>Middlewich Rd</p>
      <p>Crewe</p>
            <p>CW1 4QJ</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul>
<li>To perform a range of X-ray procedures, with additional skills in CT .</li>
<li>Producing high quality diagnostic images and providing excellent patient care.</li>
<li>To participate in the projectional and CT shift system.</li>
<li>Once trained in CT there may be an opportunity for further cross sectional training in MRI.</li>
</ul>
<p>Please see attached job description for further information.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul>
<li>To perform a range of X-ray procedures, with additional skills in CT .</li>
<li>Producing high quality diagnostic images and providing excellent patient care.</li>
<li>To participate in the projectional and CT shift system.</li>
<li>Once trained in CT there may be an opportunity for further cross sectional training in MRI.</li>
</ul>
<p>Please see attached job description for further information.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>HCPC</li>
        
        <li>DCR or BSc in Radiography</li>
        
        <li>Minimum of 12-24 months Clinical NHS experience</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous CT experience</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of CPD</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Good communication</li>
        
        <li>Computer Literate</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Key knowlege of current Trust values and behaviours</li>
          
          <li>CPD evidence</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Understanding of CT principles</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>CPD portfolio</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>HCPC</li>
          
          <li>DCR or BSc in Radiography</li>
          
          <li>Minimum of 12-24 months Clinical NHS experience</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Previous CT experience</li>
            
            <li>Evidence of CPD</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Good communication</li>
          
          <li>Computer Literate</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Key knowlege of current Trust values and behaviours</li>
            
            <li>CPD evidence</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understanding of CT principles</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>CPD portfolio</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>
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Middlewich Rd</p>
      <p>Crewe</p>
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          <p>Middlewich Rd</p>
          <p>Crewe</p>
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Projectional & CT Rotational Radiographer- B5/6 (experience dependent)

Operational Lead Radiographer- Cardiac CT & MRI

Clinical/Forensic/Counselling Psychologist OPD Pathway - SOLAR Service

Rotational Diagnostic Radiographer

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Community Therapy Assistant Practitioner</strong></p><p><strong>Calne, Corsham and Box Community Team</strong></p><p><strong>30 hours per week</strong></p><p>Are you a compassionate and skilled Assistant Practitioner seeking a meaningful and rewarding role? The Calne, Corsham and Box Community Team is offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified Assistant Practitioner to join our dedicated and dynamic team.</p><p>Were looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking individual who can adapt to a fast-paced environment and work efficiently. Our team is friendly and supportive, and we welcome someone eager to learn, grow, and embrace change. This is a great opportunity to be part of a collaborative team where your skills and commitment will truly impact peoples lives.</p><p>In this role, you will work under the guidance of a team of approachable physiotherapists and occupational therapists. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As an Assistant Practitioner you will be responsible for:</p><p>To undertake the assessment of less complex patients and ensure effective treatment in conjunction with agreed objectives..</p><p>To maintain accurate, timely, and relevant clinical records both written and computerised.</p><p>To maintain the safe custody of healthcare records &amp; manage a caseload of less complex patients.</p><p>To treat patients as individuals and enable them to achieve maximum independence.</p><p>To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.&lt;</p><p>To maintain appropriate professional standards and agreed criteria are met.</p><p>To work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member.</p><p>To communicate effectively and work in collaboration with patients, carers, other Health Care professional's.</p><p>Please see the attached JD for the full list</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>We change lives by transforming health and care.</p><p>Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.</p><p>Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.</p><p>While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.</p><p>To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit <a href="https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2" target="_blank">https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2</a></p>


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

  
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    <p>Other</p>

    
  

  
  
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      £26,712 to £29,494 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <p>HCRGCG/TP/111228/16484</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>HCRG Care Group</p>
            <p>Calne</p>
      <p>Wiltshire</p>
      <p>SN11 8BN</p>
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    <p>As a <strong>Assistant Practitioner Band 4</strong>we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:</p><ul><li><strong>Competitive Pay &amp; Pension</strong>: </li><li><strong>Professional Growth</strong>: Join our <em>Strive for Better</em> networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.</li><li><strong>Exclusive Rewards</strong>: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.</li><li><strong>Wellbeing Support</strong>: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counsellors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.</li><li><strong>Flexible Pay Options</strong>: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.</li><li><strong>Learning &amp; Development</strong>: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.</li><li><strong>Recognition &amp; Involvement</strong>: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.</li></ul>&nbsp;<p><strong>Essential</strong></p><p>    2 Year Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care </p><p>    Dealing with distressed patients/clients regularly  </p><p>    Regular VDU usage  </p><p>    Ability to concentrate on complex/demanding tasks.  </p><p>    Ability to work as a team member. </p><p>    Ability to deliver patient focused care. </p><p>    Ability to recognise own limitations. </p><p>    Typing / data inputting skills </p><p>    Good communication skills written, numerical and verbal including where there will be barriers to understanding. </p><p>    Physical skills to manually handle patients and use appropriate lifting aids. </p><p>    Undertake specific specific clinical and therapy skills e.g. taking blood pressure, rehabilitation programs.  </p><p>    Basic understanding of rehabilitation and its application e.g. personal care skills, leisure work </p><p>    Current full UK driving license and use of a car during working hours </p><p>    Ability to cope under pressure. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><p>    NVQ 4 or equivalent experience or qualification </p><p><strong>Other requirements:  </strong></p><p>    Driven to achieve </p><p>    Self-motivated </p><p>    Good time management </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>As a <strong>Assistant Practitioner Band 4</strong>we value you and your wellbeing, offering a range of benefits to help you feel supported and appreciated:</p><ul><li><strong>Competitive Pay &amp; Pension</strong>: </li><li><strong>Professional Growth</strong>: Join our <em>Strive for Better</em> networks, connecting with NHS professionals nationwide to share insights and develop leading care practices.</li><li><strong>Exclusive Rewards</strong>: Access discounts and premium offers at national supermarkets, well-known retailers, and indulgent treats like Virgin Experience Days through our Reward Gateway.</li><li><strong>Wellbeing Support</strong>: Benefit from our 24/7 free wellbeing service, offering access to counsellors, career coaching, legal advice, and more.</li><li><strong>Flexible Pay Options</strong>: Use Wagestream to track your earnings and access your wages as you need them, without worrying about high-interest loans or overdrafts.</li><li><strong>Learning &amp; Development</strong>: Advance your career with support from our Learning and Development team, who collaborate with universities and Health Education England. Access e-learning, career pathways, and funding opportunities to help you grow.</li><li><strong>Recognition &amp; Involvement</strong>: Celebrate achievements with local and national awards, contribute ideas to improve services, and stay informed through regular updates from our leadership team.</li></ul>&nbsp;<p><strong>Essential</strong></p><p>    2 Year Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care </p><p>    Dealing with distressed patients/clients regularly  </p><p>    Regular VDU usage  </p><p>    Ability to concentrate on complex/demanding tasks.  </p><p>    Ability to work as a team member. </p><p>    Ability to deliver patient focused care. </p><p>    Ability to recognise own limitations. </p><p>    Typing / data inputting skills </p><p>    Good communication skills written, numerical and verbal including where there will be barriers to understanding. </p><p>    Physical skills to manually handle patients and use appropriate lifting aids. </p><p>    Undertake specific specific clinical and therapy skills e.g. taking blood pressure, rehabilitation programs.  </p><p>    Basic understanding of rehabilitation and its application e.g. personal care skills, leisure work </p><p>    Current full UK driving license and use of a car during working hours </p><p>    Ability to cope under pressure. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Desirable</strong></p><p>    NVQ 4 or equivalent experience or qualification </p><p><strong>Other requirements:  </strong></p><p>    Driven to achieve </p><p>    Self-motivated </p><p>    Good time management </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
    
  


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

  

  


 

      
  
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    <p>HCRG Care Group</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>HCRG Care Group</p>
            <p>Calne</p>
      <p>Wiltshire</p>
      <p>SN11 8BN</p>
    
  

  
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          <p>HCRG Care Group</p>
                    <p>Calne</p>
          <p>Wiltshire</p>
          <p>SN11 8BN</p>
        
      

      
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Assistant Practitioner - Band 4 

Therapeutic Practitioner: CYP-PT Trainee ASC/LD Pathway 

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is an exciting time to join us in making a real change for children and young people across our area, as we are looking for a <strong>Children and Young People's Well-Being Practitioner</strong> to work in our team of experienced clinical psychologists, specialist epilepsy nurses and consultant paediatricians based at York Hospital. </p> <p>We are delighted to be chosen as a national pilot site for integrating mental health support into children and young people's epilepsy care. This project, which began in March 2023, is focused on the implementation of mental health screening and intervention for children and young people in our region.</p> <p><strong>If you wish to apply for this vacancy as a secondment opportunity, please seek permission from your current line manager first</strong></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Your role will be to deliver an innovative, manualised CBT-based intervention, to children and young people who have been screened by their team and shown to require psychological support. This intervention, MICE (Mental Health Intervention for Children with Epilepsy), is designed to improve the treatment of mental health problems in young people with epilepsy and has been shown to be effective in a large-scale research project. </p> <p>It can be delivered by telephone, video conferencing or face to face, and training will be provided. You will be using evidence-based interventions with supervision from the senior clinical psychologist. This will include a range of therapeutic self-management interventions to children and young people with mild to moderate psychological problems, as well as the administration and teaching of psycho-educational classes to groups of parents and children and young people.</p> <p><strong>Team &amp; Support</strong></p> <ul>  <li><strong>York Hospital Paediatric Psychology Service</strong>, part of a larger<strong>Department of Psychological Medicine</strong>.</li>  <li>Supervision and collaboration with experienced psychologists including:   <ul>    <li><strong>Dr Emma Peakman</strong>- Consultant Clinical Psychologist</li>    <li><strong>Dr Anya Knight</strong> - Senior Clinical Psychologist</li>   </ul> </li> </ul> <p>You will be joining a dedicated paediatric psychology team and have opportunities to continue to learn and develop. </p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>For more information about our Trust, please visit:</p> <p><a href="https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd" target="_blank">https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd</a></p> <p>Our benefits</p> <p>We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:</p> <ul>  <li>Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants</li>  <li>27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)</li>  <li>A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave</li>  <li>Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme</li>  <li>NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme</li>  <li>An extensive range of learning and development opportunities</li>  <li>Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers</li> </ul> <p>For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>11 September 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

    
      
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      <p>Band 5</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
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  <p>Fixed term</p>

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

  
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  <p>419-7466625-CPWP-FH</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>York Hospital</p>
      <p>Wigginton Road</p>
      <p>York</p>
            <p>YO31 9HE</p>
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    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong><em>A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.</strong></p> <p><strong>Working for the Trust</strong></p> <p>Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.</p> <p>Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: <a href="mailto:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net" target="_blank">yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net</a>.</p> <p>As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.</p> <p><strong>Armed Forces Friendly Employer</strong></p> <p>We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p><strong><em>A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.</em></strong></p> <p><strong>Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.</strong></p> <p><strong>Working for the Trust</strong></p> <p>Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.</p> <p>Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: <a href="mailto:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net" target="_blank">yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net</a>.</p> <p>As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.</p> <p><strong>Armed Forces Friendly Employer</strong></p> <p>We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.</p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>oEducated to degree level or equivalent qualification / experience.</li>
        
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        <li>oReceived training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice</li>
        
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          <li>oEvidence of working with children and young people who have experienced a mental health problem utilising experience/training in therapeutic approaches</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of working in mental health services or settings where there is a stepped care model of service delivery</li>
          
          <li>oReceived training (either formal or through experience) and carried out risk assessments within scope of practice</li>
          
          <li>oSkills in delivering Guided self-help.</li>
          
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          <li>oDemonstrates an understanding of anxiety and depression and how it may present in children with a physical health condition</li>
          
          <li>oExperience of teaching groups of professionals and parents</li>
          
          <li>oDemonstrates an understanding for the need to use evidence based psychological therapies and how it relates to this post</li>
          
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            <li>oExperience of working with children and young people with physical health conditions</li>
            
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          <li>oHigh standard of computer skills including email, excel and the ability to utilise a patient information system to manage diary commitments and electronic patient records.</li>
          
          <li>oFamiliarity with screening procedures such as the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ)</li>
          
          <li>oExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including telephone skills for CCBT, presentations for teaching classes and writing clear clinical reports.</li>
          
          <li>oAble to develop appropriate therapeutic relationships with clients.</li>
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oAbility to work within a team and foster good working relationships</li>
          
          <li>oAbility to work under pressure</li>
          
          <li>oAbility to be self-reflective, whilst working with service users, in own personal and professional development and in supervision.</li>
          
          <li>oAbility to meet the travel requirements of post (community service)</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>
        </p>
      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>York Hospital</p>
      <p>Wigginton Road</p>
      <p>York</p>
            <p>YO31 9HE</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>York Hospital</p>
          <p>Wigginton Road</p>
          <p>York</p>
                    <p>YO31 9HE</p>
        
      

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

Children’s Psychological Well-being Practitioner

Senior Social Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a new service which we are delivering across Bolton: The Mental Health Support Team (MHST).</p>
<p>We are looking for skilled practitioners, with mental health experience, who can provide low intensity evidenced based CBT interventions, manage risk and are passionate about young person-centred practice.</p>
<p>Successful candidates will play an important part in the in the delivery of high-quality service provision that promotes and improves the mental health and well-being of young people in education settings.</p>
<p>As part of a new team, you will be empowered to shape and build the service with further education settings in Bolton. You will help build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and the wider network.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The Mental Health Practitioner will be an integral part of the MHST in Bolton. You will use your clinical skills to listen to the needs of the child, young person and family to provide meaningful evidenced based interventions. You will provide support, advice and consultation to families/carers and other professionals in the life of the child/young person. You will work closely with education professionals to foster a whole school/college approach to mental well-being.</p>
<p>The MHST Mental Health Practitioner will play a key role in</p>
<ul>
<li>Forming strong working relations with education settings</li>
<li>Providing consultations to education colleagues and support education settings to embed a whole school approach to wellbeing</li>
<li>Developing and delivering evidence-based individual and group time limited interventions to young people within education settings</li>
<li>Evidencing the outcomes of the MHST service</li>
<li>Providing clinical supervision to Education Mental Health practitioners</li>
</ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over <strong>7,000</strong> members of staff, who deliver services from more than <strong>120 </strong>locations.</p>
<p>We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.</p>
<p>Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.</p>
<p>Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.</p>
<p>Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.</p>


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

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

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

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

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>437-6986542</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Horwich Health and Wellbeing Hub</p>
      <p>Bolton Hospital</p>
      <p>Bolton</p>
            <p>BL6 5PY</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>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oCore profession with valid registration of professional body e.g. RMN, Social Work or equivalent post graduate accreditable qualification CBT, EMHP, CYWP.   oEvidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Completion of a CYP improving access to psychological therapies certificate.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>The post holder should:  oExperience of assessment and delivering evidence based mental health interventions including low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions.    oExperience of Multi-disciplinary working within a CAMHS setting    oExperience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults.   oExperience in utilising and interpreting routine outcome measures in practice.    oExperience of peer supervision, supervising colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team and consultation in other agency settings.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oExperience of supporting young people in an educational setting</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oUnderstanding of child and adolescent development.     oKnowledge of risk assessment and safety planning.     oKnowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc   oUnderstanding and knowledge of psychological models of brief intervention.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oAbility to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation within public. oLevel of knowledge of research methodology and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of child and adolescent mental health.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>oAbility to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including suitability and risk assessments. oAbility to apply therapeutic knowledge to clinical practice.  oEffective communication skills in respond to a variety of needs and situation.  oGood organisational/time management skills with the ability to manage own workload, organise own time and diary, and meet deadlines. oAbility to work autonomously in the community and use own initiative and make appropriate decisions. oMust demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision of the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners in education settings. oKnowledge and experience of using Microsoft word applications, including PowerPoint and excel.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oExperience of database use</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oCore profession with valid registration of professional body e.g. RMN, Social Work or equivalent post graduate accreditable qualification CBT, EMHP, CYWP.   oEvidence of continuing professional development in the field of child and adolescent mental health</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Completion of a CYP improving access to psychological therapies certificate.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>The post holder should:  oExperience of assessment and delivering evidence based mental health interventions including low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy interventions.    oExperience of Multi-disciplinary working within a CAMHS setting    oExperience and knowledge of implementing safeguarding procedures for children and adults.   oExperience in utilising and interpreting routine outcome measures in practice.    oExperience of peer supervision, supervising colleagues in the multi-disciplinary team and consultation in other agency settings.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oExperience of supporting young people in an educational setting</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oUnderstanding of child and adolescent development.     oKnowledge of risk assessment and safety planning.     oKnowledge of legislation related to children and/or adolescent's mental health and social care e.g. Mental Health Act, Child Protection and Safeguarding of Vulnerable Children etc   oUnderstanding and knowledge of psychological models of brief intervention.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oAbility to teach and train others using multi-media materials suitable for presentation within public. oLevel of knowledge of research methodology and data analysis as practiced within the clinical fields of child and adolescent mental health.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>oAbility to utilise CYP assessment skills and routine outcome measures effectively including suitability and risk assessments. oAbility to apply therapeutic knowledge to clinical practice.  oEffective communication skills in respond to a variety of needs and situation.  oGood organisational/time management skills with the ability to manage own workload, organise own time and diary, and meet deadlines. oAbility to work autonomously in the community and use own initiative and make appropriate decisions. oMust demonstrate a commitment to the overall vision of the development of the professional group of mental health practitioners in education settings. oKnowledge and experience of using Microsoft word applications, including PowerPoint and excel.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>oExperience of database use</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>Horwich Health and Wellbeing Hub</p>
      <p>Bolton Hospital</p>
      <p>Bolton</p>
            <p>BL6 5PY</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>Horwich Health and Wellbeing Hub</p>
          <p>Bolton Hospital</p>
          <p>Bolton</p>
                    <p>BL6 5PY</p>
        
      

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

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