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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Are you a highly specialist practitioner psychologist looking to work within the acute hospital setting with the liaison psychiatry team? Liaison psychiatry is looking for a part time highly specialist practitioner psychologist based primarily at Royal Bournemouth Hospital with cross cover at Poole Hospital as and when required.</p>
<p>As the highly specialist practitioner psychologist you will manage and develop the specialist psychology service for older people in Dorset. Providing expertise and specialist psychological advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals, contributing directly to clients' formulation, diagnosis and treatment plan. You will be responsible for the day-to-day line management and clinical supervision of psychologists and assistant psychologists working in the Liaison psychiatry service.</p>
<p>You will formulate plans for the formal psychological assessment and management of client's mental health and implement a range of interventions. You will make evaluations and decisions about treatment options and exercise full responsibility and autonomy for the treatment and discharge of clients. We offer professional development opportunities including training and research support and supervision within the wider Trust psychology services and network.</p>
<p>For more information and further conversation, please contact Paul Hutchings, Liaison Psychiatry Matron; <a href="mailto:paul.hutchings2@nhs.net" target="_blank">paul.hutchings2@nhs.net</a></p>
  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>We offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000 if you are interested in moving to Dorset. In addition, we are committed to enabling flexible working and would welcome a discussion as to how this could be achieved for you.</p>
<p>A major requirement of the role is to act as a highly specialist resource to the wider professional community and to carry out audit, policy and service development and research activities and/or programmes as may be required by the Crisis and Acute Community Services Manager.</p>
<p>Undertake research and development activities including teaching, clinical and professional supervision and support of other psychologists, assistants, and trainee clinical psychologists, exercising responsibility for psychological practice within Dorset ensuring systems are in place and working effectively.</p>
<p>To provide advice and consultancy to patients and professionals within Dorset for which the post holder has designated professional responsibility, including clear systems for effective recruitment, professional appraisal, and the identification of CPD needs across Dorset in line with the overall strategy for the service.</p>
<p>The post requires frequent driving throughout Dorset in the process of service delivery.</p>
<p>Minimum of at least 5 years work experience following a Clinical Psychology Doctorate qualification or equivalent.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost800,000 people.</p>
<p>We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.</p>
<p>Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.</p>
<p>Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to create healthier lives, empowered citizens and thriving communities.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>05 December 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £25,782 to £29,958 a year
      
        p.a.
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
    <p>
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>152-M406.25</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital - University hospital Dorset</p>
      <p>castle lane east</p>
      <p>Bournemouth</p>
            <p>BH7 7DW</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.</p> <p>We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.</p> <p>As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact <a href="mailto:dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net" target="_blank">dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net</a></p> <p>Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.</p>   

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.</p> <p>We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over-reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove candidates individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application.</p> <p>As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact <a href="mailto:dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net" target="_blank">dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net</a></p> <p>Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.</p>     
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties (2)</li>
        
        <li>High-level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive</li>
        
        <li>Skills in the use of complex and highly specialist methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with teams and professionals to promote psychological understanding and working</li>
          
          <li>Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Knowledge, skills and training
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, (conferring eligibility for graduate membership) including specific models of psychopathology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology</li>
        
        <li>Eligibility for Membership of Divisions of  Clinical Psychology</li>
        
        <li>Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, medically unexplained symptoms and people with severely challenging behaviours etc.). This could include but is not limited to models such as Cognitive Analytic Therapy, EMDR, DBT.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised area of psychological practice</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Personal Qualities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact warmly with people with mental health problems or disabilities</li>
        
        <li>An ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals</li>
        
        <li>A high level of interpersonal skills, self- awareness, sensitivity, tact and empathy in all communications</li>
        
        <li>Awareness of personal and professional boundaries</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Job experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance</li>
        
        <li>An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context</li>
        
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with adults with mental health difficulties (2)</li>
          
          <li>High-level communication skills (written and verbal) including an ability to communicate and work in settings in which the atmosphere may be highly emotive</li>
          
          <li>Skills in the use of complex and highly specialist methods of psychological assessment intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working with teams and professionals to promote psychological understanding and working</li>
            
            <li>Further post-graduate training in relevant areas of professional psychology, mental health practice and/or research design and analysis</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Knowledge, skills and training
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post-graduate doctoral level training in Clinical or Counselling Psychology (or its equivalent for those who trained prior to 1996) as accredited by the BPS, (conferring eligibility for graduate membership) including specific models of psychopathology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology</li>
          
          <li>Eligibility for Membership of Divisions of  Clinical Psychology</li>
          
          <li>Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialised psychological therapies in specific difficult to treat groups (e.g. personality disorder, dual diagnoses, medically unexplained symptoms and people with severely challenging behaviours etc.). This could include but is not limited to models such as Cognitive Analytic Therapy, EMDR, DBT.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Post-doctoral training in one or more additional specialised area of psychological practice</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Personal Qualities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>An ability to interact effectively with staff from all disciplines. An ability to interact warmly with people with mental health problems or disabilities</li>
          
          <li>An ability to work independently, reliably and consistently with work agreed and managed at regular intervals</li>
          
          <li>A high level of interpersonal skills, self- awareness, sensitivity, tact and empathy in all communications</li>
          
          <li>Awareness of personal and professional boundaries</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Job experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to communicate sensitive information to patients, carers and colleagues in a way that addresses psychological resistance</li>
          
          <li>An ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a mental health context</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>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital - University hospital Dorset</p>
      <p>castle lane east</p>
      <p>Bournemouth</p>
            <p>BH7 7DW</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Royal Bournemouth and Poole Hospital - University hospital Dorset</p>
          <p>castle lane east</p>
          <p>Bournemouth</p>
                    <p>BH7 7DW</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Highly Specialist Practitioner Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Priory Hospital, Southampton are looking for an enthusiastic clinical or counselling psychologist to join the psychology team in delivering individual therapy, group therapies and assessments as part of delivering excellent standards of care for NHS service users requiring inpatient hospital admission.</p><p>This role could cater for someone seeking flexible working alongside another job role or other commitments as we are looking to recruit a psychologist for 15 hours per week in a part-time permanent role.</p><p>The individual therapy delivered at our hospital is exclusively with the service users on our specialist eating disorder ward, Skylark, therefore we are seeking a psychologist with an interest or previous experience in working with those suffering with an eating disorder.</p>  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The successful candidate will be welcomed into a passionate and positive team of professionals, headed by a Counselling Psychologist within the psychology team, and made up of a Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Creative Arts Therapist, and an Assistant Psychologist. This team isoverseen within the wider therapy services umbrella headed by therapy manager and Occupational Therapist, Sarah Marsh.</p><p>There will be opportunities for continuing professional development and your passion, style and ambitions would be taken into account as you grow within the role. Particular professional development would see the candidate gaining distinct experience in working with acute distress and eating disorders, allowing for the possibility of specialism.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>In addition to the above, we are routinely involved in delivering carer support, assessments and written psychological formulations for the adult acute wards, facilitating training for staff, holding consults/peer supervision,and holding reflective practice sessions for staff;a candidate enthusiastic towards these aspects of delivering a psychology service for a hospital would be welcomed as they would form an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and would sit alongside a number of other allied health professions, including occupational therapy, psychiatry, medicine, dietetics and social work.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>14 May 2025</p>

  
    <h3>Pay scheme</h3>
    <p>Hospital medical and dental staff</p>

    
       
        <h3>Grade</h3>
      
      <p>Specialist</p>
  
  

  
  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      Depending on experience
      
        £48,250 - £58,250 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>E0358-25-0006Shampton</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
        <p>The Priory Hospital</p>
      
      <p>Marchwood Park</p>
      <p>Marchwood</p>
      <p>Southampton</p>
            <p>SO40 4DA</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Group therapy takes place across our three wards, with groups for eating disorder difficulties, and too groups for adults on an acute admission on either our Starling or Sandpiper wards which both serve adults with acute mental health difficulties requiring hospital admission. Experience of delivering groups deriving from CBT, DBT and/or ACT approaches would be desirable.</p>  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Group therapy takes place across our three wards, with groups for eating disorder difficulties, and too groups for adults on an acute admission on either our Starling or Sandpiper wards which both serve adults with acute mental health difficulties requiring hospital admission. Experience of delivering groups deriving from CBT, DBT and/or ACT approaches would be desirable.</p>    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>The successful candidate will be an HCPC registered practitioner psychologist.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience in outpatient or inpatient NHS services would be desirable owing to the nature of this role being NHS facing and within an inpatient context. </li>
          
          <li>This role will be on-site and therapies delivered in-person.</li>
          
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>The successful candidate will be an HCPC registered practitioner psychologist.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience in outpatient or inpatient NHS services would be desirable owing to the nature of this role being NHS facing and within an inpatient context. </li>
            
            <li>This role will be on-site and therapies delivered in-person.</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>Priory Healthcare</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>The Priory Hospital</p>
      
      <p>Marchwood Park</p>
      <p>Marchwood</p>
      <p>Southampton</p>
            <p>SO40 4DA</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
        <p><a href="https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Priory Healthcare</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>The Priory Hospital</p>
          
          <p>Marchwood Park</p>
          <p>Marchwood</p>
          <p>Southampton</p>
                    <p>SO40 4DA</p>
        
      

      
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        <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
          
            <p><a href="https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/" target="_blank">https://jobs.priorygroup.com/why-join-us/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Clinical/ Counselling Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Southampton Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service are excited to invite applications for a Band 7 Cognitive Behavioral Therapist. This is a great opportunity to join our team in Children &amp; Families Service line to support in the delivery of high quality children's mental health services.</p><p>The successful candidate will have a keen interest in working collaboratively with children and families and with partner agencies to promote positive outcomes for children and families in Southampton. You will have a role in offering core interventions as well as specialist CBT interventions to children and adolescents and their families, as well as consultation to the team and professional networks.</p><p>This position calls for a professional with HCPC registration and BABCP accreditation. In all cases, you must be able to demonstrate the clinical, consultation and skills needed to offer an outstanding service. First-class communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills are, of course, essential.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will be working alongside an established CAMHS team at an important time in our development. It really is an exciting time to be joining Southampton CAMHS as we push forward with implementing new ways of working in order to best meet the needs of children and families accessing our service. We are looking for a CBT therapist who can lead by example and truly engage with service users, colleagues and stakeholders.</p><p>Appointment to the post will be through application, assessment and competency based interview process to be held on a date to be confirmed.</p><p>Please note that should this post attract sufficient interest, we may choose to close at an earlier date. We strongly suggest that you apply at an early stage. If we have not contacted you within four weeks of the closing date of this post, please presume that you have not been selected. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted within 2-3 weeks; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides joined-up mental and physical healthcare for around two million people across our communities. With over 13,000 staff working in the community and local hospitals, we deliver care at every stage of life, helping people live their best and healthiest lives.</p><p>Our mental health services include community-based support and early intervention in psychosis (EIP) for both adults and young people, alongside a network of specialist inpatient wards covering forensic, learning disability, eating disorder and older person's care.</p><p>We deliver extensive physical health services too, from urgent community response teams helping frail and older patients remain safely at home, to hospitals at home teams providing acute-level care in familiar surroundings. Our neurological services offer rehabilitation and treatment for conditions including Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injury, Cerebral Palsy and Stroke. Across Hampshire, our community hospitals provide inpatient rehabilitation as a step down from acute care, and our dedicated teams also staff Treetops Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Portsmouth, offering expert, compassionate support.</p><p>Everything we do is underpinned by our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence</p>


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

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
    </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>348-CFS-9868</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre</p>
      <p>William Macleod Way</p>
      <p>Southampton</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>SO16 4XE</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.</p><p>We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.</p>
  

  
    
      
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        <li>Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or Equivalent</li>
        
        <li>Accredited Cognitive Behavioural</li>
        
        <li>Psychotherapist (BABCP) (or eligible for)</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of ongoing Professional Development in CBT</li>
        
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        <li>Post Registration clinical experience in CBT</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working within a CAMHS setting</li>
        
        <li>Experience of treating a wide range of psychological disorders using CBT</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working autonomously</li>
        
        <li>Substantial experience of assessing and recording Risk Management plans</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with complex conditions as identified through ICD10</li>
        
        <li>Experience of providing education, teaching and training in relation to CBT</li>
        
        <li>Experience of collating and recording clinical outcomes</li>
        
        <li>Engagement in an ongoing CPD CBT programme (including attendance at CBT conferences or training)</li>
        
        <li>Clinical experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team</li>
        
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          <li>Accredited Cognitive Behavioural</li>
          
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          <li>Experience of treating a wide range of psychological disorders using CBT</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working autonomously</li>
          
          <li>Substantial experience of assessing and recording Risk Management plans</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with complex conditions as identified through ICD10</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing education, teaching and training in relation to CBT</li>
          
          <li>Experience of collating and recording clinical outcomes</li>
          
          <li>Engagement in an ongoing CPD CBT programme (including attendance at CBT conferences or training)</li>
          
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    <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre</p>
      <p>William Macleod Way</p>
      <p>Southampton</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>SO16 4XE</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre</p>
          <p>William Macleod Way</p>
          <p>Southampton</p>
          <p>Hampshire</p>
          <p>SO16 4XE</p>
        
      

      
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CAMHS Cognitive Behavioural Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are looking for an Occupational Therapy Technician to support the Occupational Therapy team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to individuals experiencing mental health conditions.</p><p>The OT Technician plays a key role in facilitating therapeutic activities, promoting recovery and ensuring safe and effective discharge. Working under the supervision of registered Occupational Therapists, the role involves engaging patients in meaningful occupations that support their mental well-being and rehabilitation. The OT Technician will play an important role in preparing and completing assessments to enable successful discharging.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul><li>Assist in delivering structured individual and group therapy sessions that promote emotional well-being, social skills, and independence (e.g. self-care, cooking, creative and physical activities).</li><li>Observe and report patient engagement and mental health changes to the OT, maintaining accurate records per NHS policies.</li><li>Support the setup and facilitation of therapeutic groups (e.g. mindfulness, creative arts) and encourage use of coping strategies and leisure activities.</li><li>Prepare therapy spaces and assist with adaptive equipment for emotional regulation and functional independence.</li><li>Collaborate within the MDT to support holistic care and attend team meetings.</li><li>Work under OT supervision but independently manage delegated tasks, showing initiative and adapting activities to meet patient needs.</li><li>Use judgment to assess engagement and report concerns. Balance patient work, documentation, and setup duties while remaining flexible to changing needs. Maintain therapy equipment, follow health and safety protocols, and assist with ordering resources per NHS procedures.</li><li>Engage in CPD and may help deliver basic training on therapeutic techniques.</li></ul>



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


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>08 December 2025</p>

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 3</p>
  
  

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £24,937 to £26,598 a year
      
        Based of full time hours
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>348-SSW-9990</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Melbury Lodge</p>
      <p>Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road</p>
      <p>Winchester</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>SO22 5DG</p>
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    <p>Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.</p><p>We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.</p>
  

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


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>GCSEs or Equivalent- minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).</li>
        
        <li>Relevant Health or Social Care Qualification- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent OR BTEC Diploma in a relevant subject.</li>
        
        <li>Experience in a Healthcare or Mental Health Setting- previous experience working in mental health, rehabilitation, or therapy services.</li>
        
        <li>Basic IT and Record-Keeping Skills- ability to use electronic patient record system and write accurate clinical notes.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Further Training in Occupational Therapy or Mental Health- Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support or a related therapy qualification OR Mental Health First Aid certification OR similar.</li>
          
          <li>Additional Training in Therapeutic Interventions- Training in sensory integration, mindfulness, or recovery-based approaches OR experience in facilitating therapeutic group activities.</li>
          
          <li>Care Certificate or Other NHS Training- Completion of the Care Certificate if working in NHS roles.</li>
          
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          <li>Relevant Health or Social Care Qualification- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent OR BTEC Diploma in a relevant subject.</li>
          
          <li>Experience in a Healthcare or Mental Health Setting- previous experience working in mental health, rehabilitation, or therapy services.</li>
          
          <li>Basic IT and Record-Keeping Skills- ability to use electronic patient record system and write accurate clinical notes.</li>
          
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            <li>Further Training in Occupational Therapy or Mental Health- Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support or a related therapy qualification OR Mental Health First Aid certification OR similar.</li>
            
            <li>Additional Training in Therapeutic Interventions- Training in sensory integration, mindfulness, or recovery-based approaches OR experience in facilitating therapeutic group activities.</li>
            
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    <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Melbury Lodge</p>
      <p>Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road</p>
      <p>Winchester</p>
      <p>Hampshire</p>
      <p>SO22 5DG</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Melbury Lodge</p>
          <p>Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Romsey Road</p>
          <p>Winchester</p>
          <p>Hampshire</p>
          <p>SO22 5DG</p>
        
      

      
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Occupational Therapy Technician

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.</p>
<p>Please see below for detailed job description of the role.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen at University Hospital Southampton Trust to undertake a level 6 apprenticeship in Therapeutic Radiography. You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team treating patients with cancer using radiation in an innovative and ever developing field of healthcare. Southampton's Radiotherapy department is newly equipped with state-of-the-art treatment Linacs with Surface-Guided technology fitted on all of these. </p>
<p>This exciting role provides candidates with the opportunity to earn whilst you learn, gets hand on clinical practice as well as theory-based learning through Sheffield Hallam University.</p>
<p>The apprenticeship runs over 3 years, based in University Hospital Southampton's Radiotherapy department, and comprises of:</p>
<ul>
<li>On the job training based within our pioneering radiotherapy department</li>
<li>Off the job training - following an integrated timetable with Sheffield Hallam University. The University course commences in March 2024; attendance will be mostly through distance learning although you will be expected to attend a few days on site at the University.</li>
<li>Completion of a BSc (Hons) degree in Therapeutic Radiography, approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)</li>
</ul>
<p>The post is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.</p>
  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.</p>
<p>Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.</p>
<p>We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.</p>
<p>At UHS we're committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.</p>
<p>At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We're committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>04 December 2025</p>

  
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    <p>Agenda for change</p>

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

  
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    <p>
      £24,567.40 a year
      
        pro rata per annum
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Apprenticeship</p>

  
    <h3 id="contract_duration_heading">Duration</h3>
    <p>36 months</p>
  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>188-CL061225</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>University Hospital Southampton</p>
      <p>Tremona Road</p>
      <p>Southampton</p>
            <p>SO16 6YD</p>
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    <ul>  <li>As part of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will fulfil a key role in providing radiotherapy, care and support to individuals as specified in standard radiotherapy protocols.</li>  <li>To perform a range of radiotherapy duties and procedures, as detailed in the apprenticeship programme, under the supervision of a qualified therapy radiographer</li> </ul> <p>Entry requirementsThe entry requirements ensure the apprenticeship is accessible to a diverse range of applicants while maintaining appropriate standards.</p> <p>Applicants must:</p> <ul>  <li>have the right to abode in the UK</li>  <li>meet the course entry requirementsGCSE (or equivalent)Maths and English at level 2 or above (grade 4, or previously C).If you don't have this yet, Sheffield Hallam University will refer you to their functional skills training partner where you'll need to complete the relevant qualifications during the first year of your apprenticeship.If English is not your first language, you will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your level of English language is below IELTS 6.5 we will recommend an appropriate pre-sessional English course which will allow you to achieve the required level of English.Additional qualificationsPlus the following:</li>  <li>Evidence of successful formal study at Level 3 (A-level, international Baccalaureate diploma, level 3 national certificate, level 3 award, level 3 diploma, level 3 NVQ, T-LEVEL. A full list of level 3 qualifications is available on the Gov.uk website).</li>  <li>A minimum of six months experience in a health and social care capacity, including any placements or work-based learning undertaken as part of a Level 3 qualification.If you do not have a minimum of six months experience working in a health and social care capacity, you should hold one of the following: </li>  <li>96 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, OCR Nationals and T Levels.</li>  <li>Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course</li>  <li>Level 3 Apprenticeship</li>  <li>Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) New or existing Level 4 or 5 qualifications such as HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Certificate HE or Diploma HE</li>  <li>A previous degree</li> </ul> <p>For more information on the apprenticeship course please visit the Sheffield university website. If you are unsure if your previous qualifications meet the required standard, please contact the university directly (contact details are on their website).</p> <p>If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice - Annex 21 vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection.</p> <p>Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21.</p> <p>Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria:Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers</p> <p>These roles are funded by the Government Apprenticeship Scheme and do not attract visa sponsorship.</p> <ul>  <li>You may be eligible if you have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous 3 years. </li>  <li>You must also have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) or have obtained pre-settled or settled status under EU Settlement Scheme.</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul>  <li>As part of the multi-disciplinary team, the post holder will fulfil a key role in providing radiotherapy, care and support to individuals as specified in standard radiotherapy protocols.</li>  <li>To perform a range of radiotherapy duties and procedures, as detailed in the apprenticeship programme, under the supervision of a qualified therapy radiographer</li> </ul> <p>Entry requirementsThe entry requirements ensure the apprenticeship is accessible to a diverse range of applicants while maintaining appropriate standards.</p> <p>Applicants must:</p> <ul>  <li>have the right to abode in the UK</li>  <li>meet the course entry requirementsGCSE (or equivalent)Maths and English at level 2 or above (grade 4, or previously C).If you don't have this yet, Sheffield Hallam University will refer you to their functional skills training partner where you'll need to complete the relevant qualifications during the first year of your apprenticeship.If English is not your first language, you will also need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your level of English language is below IELTS 6.5 we will recommend an appropriate pre-sessional English course which will allow you to achieve the required level of English.Additional qualificationsPlus the following:</li>  <li>Evidence of successful formal study at Level 3 (A-level, international Baccalaureate diploma, level 3 national certificate, level 3 award, level 3 diploma, level 3 NVQ, T-LEVEL. A full list of level 3 qualifications is available on the Gov.uk website).</li>  <li>A minimum of six months experience in a health and social care capacity, including any placements or work-based learning undertaken as part of a Level 3 qualification.If you do not have a minimum of six months experience working in a health and social care capacity, you should hold one of the following: </li>  <li>96 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Nationals, Cambridge Technicals, OCR Nationals and T Levels.</li>  <li>Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course</li>  <li>Level 3 Apprenticeship</li>  <li>Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) New or existing Level 4 or 5 qualifications such as HNDs, Foundation Degrees, Certificate HE or Diploma HE</li>  <li>A previous degree</li> </ul> <p>For more information on the apprenticeship course please visit the Sheffield university website. If you are unsure if your previous qualifications meet the required standard, please contact the university directly (contact details are on their website).</p> <p>If you are already an NHS employee and are applying for an Apprentice - Annex 21 vacancy you may be entitled to pay protection.</p> <p>Pay protection applies where the role you are applying for is at the same AFC band or higher, and you would receive less in pay compared with your current salary due to annex 21.</p> <p>Please see the NHS Employers Apprenticeship Pay Guidance and FAQs for further information and eligible criteria:Apprenticeship pay guidance and FAQs | NHS Employers</p> <p>These roles are funded by the Government Apprenticeship Scheme and do not attract visa sponsorship.</p> <ul>  <li>You may be eligible if you have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous 3 years. </li>  <li>You must also have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) or have obtained pre-settled or settled status under EU Settlement Scheme.</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
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          Trust Values
        
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        <li>Patient First</li>
        
        <li>Always Improving</li>
        
        <li>Working Together</li>
        
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        <li>A-Levels or BTEC National (in a relevant subject) 120 points, including one of the sciences or social science.</li>
        
        <li>Approved access to HE Diploma in health studies</li>
        
        <li>GCSE Maths and English (at least grade C or 6)</li>
        
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          <li>Completion of Foundation year in Health, Sports, Science and Social Care</li>
          
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          Previous or relevant experience necessary
        
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        <li>Computer literate</li>
        
        <li>Previous experience of working with people</li>
        
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            Qualifications / training required
          
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          <li>A-Levels or BTEC National (in a relevant subject) 120 points, including one of the sciences or social science.</li>
          
          <li>Approved access to HE Diploma in health studies</li>
          
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            <li>Practical experience of working with vulnerable people</li>
            
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    <p>Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration" target="_blank"> UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
    <p>From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants" target="_blank"> Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab)</a>.</p>
  

  


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

      
    
  


      
  
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    <p>University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust</p>
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      <p>University Hospital Southampton</p>
      <p>Tremona Road</p>
      <p>Southampton</p>
            <p>SO16 6YD</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>University Hospital Southampton</p>
          <p>Tremona Road</p>
          <p>Southampton</p>
                    <p>SO16 6YD</p>
        
      

      
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Therapeutic Radiographer Apprentice

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Are you committed to making a positive change and empowering service users to achieve a better quality of life? Are you a skilled groupwork facilitator looking to support people in their recovery journey?</strong></p>
<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and caring individual to join our teams within Inclusion Recovery Hampshire, a drug and alcohol treatment and support service for individuals impacted by their own or someone else's use of alcohol or drugs.</p>
<p>We are currently recruiting an experienced group work facilitator, working alongside a teams of experienced Recovery Workers across our Fareham, Gosport and Havant sites.</p>
<p>The role may involve occasionally covering for other group facilitators in Hampshire, as well as supporting the hub Recovery Workers based on service need.</p>
<p>We have a bespoke structured group work programme which the Group Facilitator will be responsible for delivering, as well as additional groups based on the needs of the clients - this can include SMART groups, auricular acupuncture, mindfulness and meditation and substance specific groups.</p>
  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Full-time permanent Group Facilitator Recovery Worker (working 37.5 hours per week) across the South of Hampshire (Fareham, Gosport, Havant).</p> <p>Group facilitation in Inclusion Fareham, Gosport and Havant Hubs.Referral and implementation of groups (structured and unstructured)Training of volunteers and other staff in group facilitation.Covering other sites for group facilitation</p> <p>Where required, supporting the team with duty or caseload managementActive Risk assessing and risk management.</p> <p>The successful candidate will be provided with relevant training to support the facilitation of groups, and will be a key part of our quality assurance processes around groups; participating in groupwork audits, providing peer to peer feedback to other facilitators and co-facilitating groups with others.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health.  We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are.  Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support. Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!</p>


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

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      £31,049 to £37,796 a year
      
        per annum
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-IT-25-7645372</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Inclusion Fareham</p>
      <p>Civic Way</p>
      <p>Fareham</p>
            <p>PO16 7ER</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:</p>
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<li>To plan, implement and deliver groups in Fareham, Gosport and Havant.</li>
<li>To participate in auditing and peer support for group facilitators</li>
<li>To accept referrals, assess need and make appropriate recommendations as part as a robust duty system.</li>
<li>Provide harm reduction advice, information and support with an emphasis on safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, Hepatitis A,B and C and other blood borne infections</li>
<li>To make home visits consistent with need.</li>
<li>To carry out comprehensive assessments, construct care packages with multi disciplinary colleagues where required</li>
<li>To provide a range of structured psycho-social interventions including CBT based brief solution focused therapy and motivational enhancement techniques.</li>
<li>To provide a needle exchange service.</li>
<li>Demonstrable commitment to service user involvement.</li>
<li>To work with a range of professional in ensuring service users needs in terms of safeguarding and mental health are met.</li>
<li>Encourage and work with service users to move forward in their recovery</li>
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        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:</p>
<ul>
<li>To plan, implement and deliver groups in Fareham, Gosport and Havant.</li>
<li>To participate in auditing and peer support for group facilitators</li>
<li>To accept referrals, assess need and make appropriate recommendations as part as a robust duty system.</li>
<li>Provide harm reduction advice, information and support with an emphasis on safer drug use, safer sex, HIV, Hepatitis A,B and C and other blood borne infections</li>
<li>To make home visits consistent with need.</li>
<li>To carry out comprehensive assessments, construct care packages with multi disciplinary colleagues where required</li>
<li>To provide a range of structured psycho-social interventions including CBT based brief solution focused therapy and motivational enhancement techniques.</li>
<li>To provide a needle exchange service.</li>
<li>Demonstrable commitment to service user involvement.</li>
<li>To work with a range of professional in ensuring service users needs in terms of safeguarding and mental health are met.</li>
<li>Encourage and work with service users to move forward in their recovery</li>
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Foundation Degree/HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, social studies</li>
        
        <li>Accredited Drug and Alcohol Practitioner, or a willingness to work towards accreditation during employment with Inclusion</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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        <li>Experience of working in the drug and alcohol field</li>
        
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          Skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Experience in facilitating groups or programmes</li>
        
        <li>A commitment to, and understanding of, harm reduction &amp; recovery approaches when working with people who use Drug and Alcohol</li>
        
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          Other
        
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        <li>Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use (travelling between sites in the course of the role)</li>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Foundation Degree/HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, social studies</li>
          
          <li>Accredited Drug and Alcohol Practitioner, or a willingness to work towards accreditation during employment with Inclusion</li>
          
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Experience of working in the drug and alcohol field</li>
          
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            Skills
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Experience in facilitating groups or programmes</li>
          
          <li>A commitment to, and understanding of, harm reduction &amp; recovery approaches when working with people who use Drug and Alcohol</li>
          
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            Other
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use (travelling between sites in the course of the role)</li>
          
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Inclusion</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Inclusion Fareham</p>
      <p>Civic Way</p>
      <p>Fareham</p>
            <p>PO16 7ER</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Inclusion</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Inclusion Fareham</p>
          <p>Civic Way</p>
          <p>Fareham</p>
                    <p>PO16 7ER</p>
        
      

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

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