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Senior Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The CYP Eating Disorders Day Hospital Service is currently mobilising. This specialist provision delivers intensive, evidence-based care to children &amp; young people experiencing moderate to severe eating disorders. This innovative service aims to bridge the gap between inpatient and community care, offering a safe and structured alternative to Tier 4 admission &amp; facilitating earlier discharge from hospital settings.</p>
<p>Operating through a MDT working collaboratively to provide holistic, person-centred care, each professional brings their expertise to support physical health monitoring, nutritional rehabilitation, psychosocial interventions &amp; occupational engagement, all tailored to the unique needs of each young person &amp; their family.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>In-reach and Outreach support</strong> to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions &amp; reduce relapse.</li>
<li><strong>Intensive day hospital interventions</strong> focused on recovery, risk management, &amp; re-engagement with daily life.</li>
<li><strong>Meal support and psychoeducation</strong> for young people &amp; their families, promoting sustainable recovery at home.</li>
<li><strong>Multidisciplinary care planning and supervision</strong>, ensuring continuity &amp; quality of care across settings.</li>
<li><strong>Training and consultation</strong> to professionals and carers, enhancing system-wide understanding and support for eating disorders.</li>
</ul>
  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>To provide specialist dietetic service to children and young people with eating disorders (ED), alongside provision to outpatients as required</li>  <li>To undertake comprehensive assessments of each young persons diet and lifestyle to formulate individualised management and treatment plans ensuring optimal outcome whilst minimising risk.</li>  <li>To provide specialist advice to patients with eating disorders deemed to be a high physical risk</li>  <li>To be aware of and able to identify patients at high psychiatric risk (e.g. of suicide) and liaise with the MDT regarding the management of risk in these patients.</li>  <li>To act as a resource to junior members or non-registers support staff with placements/working within the EDDH</li>  <li>To write, implement and monitor guidelines for management of patients with eating disorders receiving outpatient care</li>  <li>To provide input for the training of student Dietitians.</li>  <li>To work autonomously to organise, provide and manage all CYP patients diagnosed with an eating disorder receiving multi-disciplinary team care while under the care of the CYP Eating Disorders Day Hospital</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.</p> <p>We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford &amp; Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.</p> <p>We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.</p> <p>We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.</p> <p><strong>Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications</strong></p> <p><strong>Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.</strong></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>18 September 2025</p>

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

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

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

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-KM-25-7488346</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>St. George's Hospital, Stafford</p>
      <p>Corporation Street</p>
      <p>Stafford</p>
            <p>ST16 3SR</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the role.</p> <p>This mobilisation represents a significant step forward in the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaboratives commitment to transforming eating disorder care for children and young people and aligns with nationally driven new care models for children and young people.</p> <p>If you would like to learn more about this role and the service, please join our virtual careers information event on Wednesday 08 October 6-7.30pm. To sign up to the event please click on the link below and register:</p> <p><a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ec8c046c-a2c5-40b8-9412-5bc01a2728e2@c37d6357-c88b-426b-b6" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ec8c046c-a2c5-40b8-9412-5bc01a…</a></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the role.</p> <p>This mobilisation represents a significant step forward in the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaboratives commitment to transforming eating disorder care for children and young people and aligns with nationally driven new care models for children and young people.</p> <p>If you would like to learn more about this role and the service, please join our virtual careers information event on Wednesday 08 October 6-7.30pm. To sign up to the event please click on the link below and register:</p> <p><a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ec8c046c-a2c5-40b8-9412-5bc01a2728e2@c37d6357-c88b-426b-b6" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ec8c046c-a2c5-40b8-9412-5bc01a…</a></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent.</li>
        
        <li>Registration with HCPC/ Up to date field work/pre-registration student training</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of continuing professional development.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post Graduate BDA studies in accredited courses in dietetics/ Post qualification courses/training in area of specialism or therapy skills (e.g. within Eating Disorders, Mental Health, CBT or Counselling skills such as Motivational Interviewing / Behaviour Change).</li>
          
          <li>Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups Meetings (e.g. Mental Health Group)</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of assessment and management of specialist dietetic interventions in Eating Disorders, long term conditions and disease in hospital and outpatient settings.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of delivering clinical supervision and caseload management</li>
        
        <li>Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with clinical conditions and disability through diet and lifestyle such as in the treatment and prevention of malnutrition and its related comorbidities.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Significant and demonstratable experience in the clinical specialism including inpatient and outpatient services.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising other staff.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in specialist mental health/ learning disability settings.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrate working knowledge/understanding of evidence based practice.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to assess and evaluate complex conditions.</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrate an understanding of the need for multi-disciplinary working and an ability to work across professional boundaries.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to effectively formulate risk management plans and to evaluate regularly.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics or equivalent.</li>
          
          <li>Registration with HCPC/ Up to date field work/pre-registration student training</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuing professional development.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Post Graduate BDA studies in accredited courses in dietetics/ Post qualification courses/training in area of specialism or therapy skills (e.g. within Eating Disorders, Mental Health, CBT or Counselling skills such as Motivational Interviewing / Behaviour Change).</li>
            
            <li>Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups Meetings (e.g. Mental Health Group)</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of assessment and management of specialist dietetic interventions in Eating Disorders, long term conditions and disease in hospital and outpatient settings.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering clinical supervision and caseload management</li>
          
          <li>Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with clinical conditions and disability through diet and lifestyle such as in the treatment and prevention of malnutrition and its related comorbidities.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Significant and demonstratable experience in the clinical specialism including inpatient and outpatient services.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of supervising other staff.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in specialist mental health/ learning disability settings.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrate working knowledge/understanding of evidence based practice.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to assess and evaluate complex conditions.</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrate an understanding of the need for multi-disciplinary working and an ability to work across professional boundaries.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to effectively formulate risk management plans and to evaluate regularly.</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>
  

  


 
  
    
      
        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>
      

      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>St. George's Hospital, Stafford</p>
      <p>Corporation Street</p>
      <p>Stafford</p>
            <p>ST16 3SR</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <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>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>St. George's Hospital, Stafford</p>
          <p>Corporation Street</p>
          <p>Stafford</p>
                    <p>ST16 3SR</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <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>

Specialist CYP Eating Disorders Dietitian

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The CYP Eating Disorders Day Hospital Service is currently mobilising. This specialist provision delivers intensive, evidence-based care to children &amp; young people experiencing moderate to severe eating disorders. This innovative service aims to bridge the gap between inpatient and community care, offering a safe and structured alternative to Tier 4 admission &amp; facilitating earlier discharge from hospital settings.</p> <p>Operating through a MDT working collaboratively to provide holistic, person-centred care, each professional brings their expertise to support physical health monitoring, nutritional rehabilitation, psychosocial interventions &amp; occupational engagement, all tailored to the unique needs of each young person &amp; their family.</p> <ul>  <li><strong>In-reach and Outreach support</strong> to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions &amp; reduce relapse.</li>  <li><strong>Intensive day hospital interventions</strong> focused on recovery, risk management, &amp; re-engagement with daily life.</li>  <li><strong>Meal support and psychoeducation</strong> for young people &amp; their families, promoting sustainable recovery at home.</li>  <li><strong>Multidisciplinary care planning and supervision</strong>, ensuring continuity &amp; quality of care across settings.</li>  <li><strong>Training and consultation</strong> to professionals and carers, enhancing system-wide understanding and support for eating disorders. </li> </ul>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>To provide specialist occupational therapy service to children &amp; young people with eating disorders.</li>  <li>To undertake comprehensive assessments of each patients needs to formulate individualised management &amp; treatment plans.</li>  <li>To provide specialist advice to patients with eating disorders deemed to be a high physical risk. To be aware of &amp; be able to identify patients at high physical risks, including the risk of refeeding syndrome &amp; provide appropriate nutritional advice regarding the management of risk together with liaison with the MDT regarding the management of risk in these patients, linking with medical and dietetic colleagues in the other Eating Disorders teams &amp; with acute medical services as necessary.</li>  <li>Deliver a range of non-pharmacological interventions following specific Occupational Therapy assessments to enable understanding of any expression of an unmet need &amp; to maximise an individual's abilities.</li>  <li>Complete and contribute to robust risk assessments &amp; risk management plans.</li>  <li>Utilise agreed outcome measures as part of the care planning &amp; evaluation process.</li> </ul>   <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.</p> <p>We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford &amp; Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.</p> <p>We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.</p> <p>We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.</p> <p><strong>Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications</strong></p> <p><strong>Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.</strong></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>22 September 2025</p>

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

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

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

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-KM-25-7488032</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>St. George's Hospital, Stafford</p>
      <p>Corporation Street</p>
      <p>Stafford</p>
            <p>ST16 3SR</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the role.</p> <p>If you would like to learn more about this role and the service, please join our virtual careers information event on Wednesday 08 October 6-7.30pm. To sign up to the event please click on the link below and register:</p> <p><a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ec8c046c-a2c5-40b8-9412-5bc01a2728e2@c37d6357-c88b-426b-b6" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ec8c046c-a2c5-40b8-9412-5bc01a…</a></p> <p>This mobilisation represents a significant step forward in the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaboratives commitment to transforming eating disorder care for children and young people and aligns with nationally driven new care models for children and young people.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the role.</p> <p>If you would like to learn more about this role and the service, please join our virtual careers information event on Wednesday 08 October 6-7.30pm. To sign up to the event please click on the link below and register:</p> <p><a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ec8c046c-a2c5-40b8-9412-5bc01a2728e2@c37d6357-c88b-426b-b6" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ec8c046c-a2c5-40b8-9412-5bc01a…</a></p> <p>This mobilisation represents a significant step forward in the West Midlands CAMHS Provider Collaboratives commitment to transforming eating disorder care for children and young people and aligns with nationally driven new care models for children and young people.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>The post holder will be a HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist..</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of post qualification development at masters level or further highly specialist knowledge required with experience- Desirable</li>
        
        <li>The post holder will have additional qualifications (Leadership, service improvement) /high level taught skills or have a willingness to work towards this.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post Graduate studies in accredited courses in dietetics/ Post qualification courses/training in area of specialism or therapy skills (e.g. within Eating Disorders, Mental Health, CBT or Counselling skills such as Motivational Interviewing / Behaviour Change).</li>
          
          <li>Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups Meetings (e.g. Mental Health Group)</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of assessment and management of specialist interventions in Eating Disorders, long term conditions and disease in hospital and outpatient settings.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of delivering clinical supervision and caseload management.</li>
        
        <li>Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with clinical conditions and disability through diet and lifestyle such as in the treatment and prevention of malnutrition and its related comorbidities</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Significant and demonstratable experience in the clinical specialism including inpatient and outpatient services.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in specialist mental health/ learning disability settings.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of supervising other staff.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Demonstrate working knowledge/understanding of evidence based practice.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to assess and evaluate complex conditions.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to effectively formulate risk management plans and to evaluate regularly.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>The post holder will be a HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist..</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of post qualification development at masters level or further highly specialist knowledge required with experience- Desirable</li>
          
          <li>The post holder will have additional qualifications (Leadership, service improvement) /high level taught skills or have a willingness to work towards this.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Post Graduate studies in accredited courses in dietetics/ Post qualification courses/training in area of specialism or therapy skills (e.g. within Eating Disorders, Mental Health, CBT or Counselling skills such as Motivational Interviewing / Behaviour Change).</li>
            
            <li>Attendance at relevant Special Interest Groups Meetings (e.g. Mental Health Group)</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of assessment and management of specialist interventions in Eating Disorders, long term conditions and disease in hospital and outpatient settings.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering clinical supervision and caseload management.</li>
          
          <li>Supporting service users, families and carers in dealing with clinical conditions and disability through diet and lifestyle such as in the treatment and prevention of malnutrition and its related comorbidities</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Significant and demonstratable experience in the clinical specialism including inpatient and outpatient services.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working in specialist mental health/ learning disability settings.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of supervising other staff.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Demonstrate working knowledge/understanding of evidence based practice.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to assess and evaluate complex conditions.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to effectively formulate risk management plans and to evaluate regularly.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



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

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

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


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

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

      
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        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>St. George's Hospital, Stafford</p>
      <p>Corporation Street</p>
      <p>Stafford</p>
            <p>ST16 3SR</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>
      
  

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>St. George's Hospital, Stafford</p>
          <p>Corporation Street</p>
          <p>Stafford</p>
                    <p>ST16 3SR</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>

Specialist CYP Eating Disorders Occupational Therapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.</p><p>Active Neuro are seeking the amazing, to work with the amazing! Do you have what it takes to be a part of this exciting new journey?</p><p>Active Neuro has invested in the refurbishment of our existing service at in Birmingham and introduced state of the art robotic technology to enhance the outcomes we deliver to our clients. A full suite of technology, including equipment such as the Luna EMG Premium and the ExoMotus M4, is enabling therapists to provide intensive, goal orientated rehabilitation.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Successful candidates will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team that delivers a full range of therapies, supporting clients to engage in rehabilitation both as inpatients and outpatients, and enabling them to carry their progress into their everyday lives.</p><p>All of our clients have experienced catastrophic life-changing injuries and require a holistic approach in order to achieve their maximum potential.</p><p>As a member of our team, you will be supported with your training and CPD needs and desires. You will play an integral part in developing the service to deliver what our clients need. We encourage research and development with our local university partners, and you will be part of a team that is passionate about taking therapy to the next level, engaging in and potentially presenting evidenced based proof that therapists are fabulous!</p><p>Conference attendance and networking events are a regular part of the work we undertake, as we not only work with our NHS colleagues but also with clients who choose to self-fund their rehabilitation and with medico legal case managers and solicitors.</p><p>You can find more information about active neuro on our website and you are alsowelcome to call and speak to Thea Beales (Physiotherapy Team Lead) or visit our facility.</p><p>We look forward to hearing from applicants who are keen to be part of our exciting new journey.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
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  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>29 September 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £39,404 to £46,580 a year
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>009466</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre</p>
            <p>Birmingham</p>
      <p>West Midlands</p>
      <p>B28 8SR</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>The role:</strong></p> <p>As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will:</p> <ul>  <li>Deliver a high-quality physiotherapy service as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.</li>  <li>Carry out specialist assessments independently for patients with complex neurological conditions.</li>  <li>Develop personalised problem lists, treatment plans, and rehabilitation goals.</li>  <li>Design and implement 24-hour postural management programmes, including specialist seating, positioning, and splinting.</li>  <li>Assess and manage increased muscle tone and spasticity.</li>  <li>Provide supervision, guidance, and support to therapy assistants and student physiotherapists.</li>  <li>Contribute to the teaching and education of relatives, carers, and MDT colleagues.</li>  <li>Actively engage in multidisciplinary team meetings, offering feedback and collaborative input.</li>  <li>Produce detailed, comprehensive review reports for patients, families, and commissioners.</li>  <li>Foster effective collaboration and communication within the MDT.</li>  <li>Safeguard individuals from harm and uphold their human rights.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What to look forward to:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>25 days plus bank holidays</li>  <li>Birthday off</li>  <li>Join the <strong>Active Learning Hub </strong>and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities</li>  <li><strong>Active Reward App</strong> giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop</li>  <li>Free 24 hour confidential <strong>Employee Assistance Programme Helpline &amp; App </strong>to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice</li>  <li>A <strong>Nest Personal Pension</strong> account</li>  <li>Access to join a <strong>Medicash Health Plan</strong> for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians</li>  <li>We recognise outstanding <strong>Active Behaviours</strong> via the <strong>Active Awards</strong> programme</li>  <li>Enhanced Sick &amp; Maternity Pay benefits</li>  <li><strong>Refer a Friend</strong> <strong>Scheme</strong> and earn yourself up to <strong>£1500</strong> by recommending someone you know</li>  <li>……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>The role:</strong></p> <p>As a Specialist Physiotherapist, you will:</p> <ul>  <li>Deliver a high-quality physiotherapy service as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.</li>  <li>Carry out specialist assessments independently for patients with complex neurological conditions.</li>  <li>Develop personalised problem lists, treatment plans, and rehabilitation goals.</li>  <li>Design and implement 24-hour postural management programmes, including specialist seating, positioning, and splinting.</li>  <li>Assess and manage increased muscle tone and spasticity.</li>  <li>Provide supervision, guidance, and support to therapy assistants and student physiotherapists.</li>  <li>Contribute to the teaching and education of relatives, carers, and MDT colleagues.</li>  <li>Actively engage in multidisciplinary team meetings, offering feedback and collaborative input.</li>  <li>Produce detailed, comprehensive review reports for patients, families, and commissioners.</li>  <li>Foster effective collaboration and communication within the MDT.</li>  <li>Safeguard individuals from harm and uphold their human rights.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What to look forward to:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>25 days plus bank holidays</li>  <li>Birthday off</li>  <li>Join the <strong>Active Learning Hub </strong>and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities</li>  <li><strong>Active Reward App</strong> giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop</li>  <li>Free 24 hour confidential <strong>Employee Assistance Programme Helpline &amp; App </strong>to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice</li>  <li>A <strong>Nest Personal Pension</strong> account</li>  <li>Access to join a <strong>Medicash Health Plan</strong> for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians</li>  <li>We recognise outstanding <strong>Active Behaviours</strong> via the <strong>Active Awards</strong> programme</li>  <li>Enhanced Sick &amp; Maternity Pay benefits</li>  <li><strong>Refer a Friend</strong> <strong>Scheme</strong> and earn yourself up to <strong>£1500</strong> by recommending someone you know</li>  <li>……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>HCPC registration.</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Post-qualification experience in neurorehabilitation or complex care (including ABI/TBI).</li>
        
        <li>Well-developed clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to person-centred practice.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a positive team culture.</li>
        
        <li>Enthusiasm for developing skills, embracing innovation, and contributing to service improvement.</li>
        
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            Experience
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Post-qualification experience in neurorehabilitation or complex care (including ABI/TBI).</li>
          
          <li>Well-developed clinical reasoning skills and a commitment to person-centred practice.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a positive team culture.</li>
          
          <li>Enthusiasm for developing skills, embracing innovation, and contributing to service improvement.</li>
          
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Active Care Group</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre</p>
            <p>Birmingham</p>
      <p>West Midlands</p>
      <p>B28 8SR</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <p>Active Care Group</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre</p>
                    <p>Birmingham</p>
          <p>West Midlands</p>
          <p>B28 8SR</p>
        
      

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

Specialist Physiotherapist

<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
        
      
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  <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>
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    <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>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>HCPC</li>
        
        <li>DCR or BSc in Radiography</li>
        
        <li>Minimum of 12-24 months Clinical NHS experience</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Previous CT experience</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of CPD</li>
          
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          Skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Good communication</li>
        
        <li>Computer Literate</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Key knowlege of current Trust values and behaviours</li>
          
          <li>CPD evidence</li>
          
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          Knowledge
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Understanding of CT principles</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>CPD portfolio</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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          <li>HCPC</li>
          
          <li>DCR or BSc in Radiography</li>
          
          <li>Minimum of 12-24 months Clinical NHS experience</li>
          
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            <li>Previous CT experience</li>
            
            <li>Evidence of CPD</li>
            
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            Skills
          
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          <li>Good communication</li>
          
          <li>Computer Literate</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>Key knowlege of current Trust values and behaviours</li>
            
            <li>CPD evidence</li>
            
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            Knowledge
          
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          <li>Understanding of CT principles</li>
          
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

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

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

      
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Leighton Hospital</p>
      <p>Middlewich Rd</p>
      <p>Crewe</p>
            <p>CW1 4QJ</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Leighton Hospital</p>
          <p>Middlewich Rd</p>
          <p>Crewe</p>
                    <p>CW1 4QJ</p>
        
      

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

Projectional & CT Rotational Radiographer- B5/6 (experience dependent)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Come and join one of the UK's largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.</p><p>We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, compassionate, proactive, and motivated Therapy Technician to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre in Birmingham.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>Our centre provides expert care and rehabilitation for individuals living with complex neurological conditions, including acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, and progressive neurological disorders.

As a Therapy Technician, you'll play a key role in helping residents regain independence, improve their quality of life, and achieve their personal goals.</p><p>You'll work closely with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, supporting the delivery of individualised treatment plans tailored to each persons unique needs. You will also be expected to work independently with patients following clinical guidance and delegation from the supervising therapist.</p><p>We are looking for an experienced Therapy Assistant/Technician. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support.</p><p><strong>Active Neuro</strong> has invested in state-of-the-art robotic technology to enhance the outcomes we deliver to our clients. A full suite of technology including equipment such as the Luna EMG Premium and the ExoMotus M4 are enabling therapists to provide intensive goal orientated rehabilitation.</p><p>If you're a dedicated Therapy Technician looking to develop your skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, wed love to hear from you.</p><p><strong>Please note - this advert will close once we have received a sufficient number of applications.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.</p>


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

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

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

  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £27,813 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>009310</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre</p>
            <p>Birmingham</p>
      <p>West Midlands</p>
      <p>B28 8SR</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p><strong>What you'll be working:</strong></p> <p>This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.</p> <p><strong>The role:</strong></p> <p>As a Therapy Technician, you will:</p> <ul>  <li>Promote safety and protect the human rights of all residents in your care.</li>  <li>Carry out therapeutic assessments and deliver treatment programmes under the guidance of qualified therapists.</li>  <li>Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team to support safe and timely discharges.</li>  <li>Provide resident-focused care that is safe, efficient, and aligned with both local and national standards.</li>  <li>Work independently with patients following clear clinical guidance and supervision from Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.</li>  <li>Use your initiative while managing your caseload, keeping the supervising therapist informed as needed.</li>  <li>Conduct appropriate risk assessments of residents’ capabilities and environments prior to interventions.</li>  <li>Monitor and evaluate resident progress, making appropriate changes to treatment plans within your scope of practice.</li>  <li>Educate residents and families on the correct and safe use of equipment, with support from registered therapists when required.</li>  <li>Empower residents and families to engage in self-management and make informed decisions about their care.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What to look forward to:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>25 days plus bank holidays</li>  <li>Birthday off</li>  <li>Join the <strong>Active Learning Hub </strong>and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities</li>  <li><strong>Active Reward App</strong> giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop</li>  <li>Free 24 hour confidential <strong>Employee Assistance Programme Helpline &amp; App </strong>to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice</li>  <li>A <strong>Nest Personal Pension</strong> account</li>  <li>Access to join a <strong>Medicash Health Plan</strong> for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians</li>  <li>We recognise outstanding <strong>Active Behaviours</strong> via the <strong>Active Awards</strong> programme</li>  <li>Enhanced Sick &amp; Maternity Pay benefits</li>  <li><strong>Refer a Friend</strong> <strong>Scheme</strong> and earn yourself up to <strong>£1500</strong> by recommending someone you know</li>  <li>……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p><strong>What you'll be working:</strong></p> <p>This role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.</p> <p><strong>The role:</strong></p> <p>As a Therapy Technician, you will:</p> <ul>  <li>Promote safety and protect the human rights of all residents in your care.</li>  <li>Carry out therapeutic assessments and deliver treatment programmes under the guidance of qualified therapists.</li>  <li>Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team to support safe and timely discharges.</li>  <li>Provide resident-focused care that is safe, efficient, and aligned with both local and national standards.</li>  <li>Work independently with patients following clear clinical guidance and supervision from Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.</li>  <li>Use your initiative while managing your caseload, keeping the supervising therapist informed as needed.</li>  <li>Conduct appropriate risk assessments of residents’ capabilities and environments prior to interventions.</li>  <li>Monitor and evaluate resident progress, making appropriate changes to treatment plans within your scope of practice.</li>  <li>Educate residents and families on the correct and safe use of equipment, with support from registered therapists when required.</li>  <li>Empower residents and families to engage in self-management and make informed decisions about their care.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What to look forward to:</strong></p> <ul>  <li>25 days plus bank holidays</li>  <li>Birthday off</li>  <li>Join the <strong>Active Learning Hub </strong>and benefit from a wide range of e learning and face to face training and development opportunities</li>  <li><strong>Active Reward App</strong> giving discounts and savings on your weekly shop</li>  <li>Free 24 hour confidential <strong>Employee Assistance Programme Helpline &amp; App </strong>to support with legal, health, wellbeing, relationship and consumer advice</li>  <li>A <strong>Nest Personal Pension</strong> account</li>  <li>Access to join a <strong>Medicash Health Plan</strong> for you and your family to save money on everyday health essentials – like going to the dentist or opticians</li>  <li>We recognise outstanding <strong>Active Behaviours</strong> via the <strong>Active Awards</strong> programme</li>  <li>Enhanced Sick &amp; Maternity Pay benefits</li>  <li><strong>Refer a Friend</strong> <strong>Scheme</strong> and earn yourself up to <strong>£1500</strong> by recommending someone you know</li>  <li>……and, of course, the support and guidance of our qualified clinical and business leadership teams so that you can really develop your career with Active Care Group</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting</li>
        
        <li>Experience of therapeutic handling</li>
        
        <li>A proactive, caring, and flexible approach</li>
        
        <li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team</li>
        
        <li>A commitment to upholding dignity, independence, and the highest standards of care</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Previous experience as a Therapy Assistant in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting</li>
          
          <li>Experience of therapeutic handling</li>
          
          <li>A proactive, caring, and flexible approach</li>
          
          <li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team</li>
          
          <li>A commitment to upholding dignity, independence, and the highest standards of care</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



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

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Active Care Group</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre</p>
            <p>Birmingham</p>
      <p>West Midlands</p>
      <p>B28 8SR</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Active Care Group</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Hunters Moor Neurological Rehabilitation Centre</p>
                    <p>Birmingham</p>
          <p>West Midlands</p>
          <p>B28 8SR</p>
        
      

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

Therapy Technician

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>Are you committed to making a positive change and empowering service users to achieve a better quality of life?</strong></p> <p>We are currently recruiting for an experienced Assessment &amp; Engagement Worker to work with service users and multi-agency team members in an essential liaison role. </p> <p>This full time, permanent position will focus on drawing in local community assets to support the delivery of recovery focussed outcomes, promoting and creating opportunities in visible recovery, harm reduction and brief interventions in the hub reception areas. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>
<li>Work as an integral part of the service in delivering high quality interventions within the hub.</li>
<li>Work with and support the Inclusion multi-disciplinary team </li>
<li>Facilitate harm reduction interventions</li>
<li>Supporting service users who are attending the reception area of the service.</li>
<li>Contributing to service users working collaboratively to build their recovery capital and ensuring positive recovery outcomes.</li>
<li>Ensuring service users have scheduled appointments and remove barriers to attendance.</li>
<li>Supervising recovery supporter volunteers.</li>
<li>Promoting visible recovery in the hub, especially in reception areas. </li>
<li>Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community</li>
<li>Ensuring that your work is evidence based, up to date and in accordance with current policy and legislation. </li>
<li>Ensuring the reception environment is welcoming and accessible. </li>
</ul>



  <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>23 September 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £27,485 to £30,162 a year
      
        per annum
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-IT-25-7475916</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Staffordshire STaRS</p>
      <p>Park House</p>
      <p>Cannock</p>
            <p>WS11 1JN</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.</p>
<p><strong>**** We do not accept CVs. Applications will only be considered if made via the website.****</strong></p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.</p>
<p><strong>**** We do not accept CVs. Applications will only be considered if made via the website.****</strong></p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Evidence of continuous Professional development</li>
        
        <li>Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience and Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Understanding and awareness of the effects of substance misuse on an individual and the community</li>
        
        <li>A sound experience of working with techniques such as CBT, Motivational interviewing and Solution focused therapy</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills and Abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuous Professional development</li>
          
          <li>Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience and Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understanding and awareness of the effects of substance misuse on an individual and the community</li>
          
          <li>A sound experience of working with techniques such as CBT, Motivational interviewing and Solution focused therapy</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills and Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



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

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Inclusion</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Staffordshire STaRS</p>
      <p>Park House</p>
      <p>Cannock</p>
            <p>WS11 1JN</p>
    
  

  
    <br>
    <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>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Inclusion</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Staffordshire STaRS</p>
          <p>Park House</p>
          <p>Cannock</p>
                    <p>WS11 1JN</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <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>

Assessment and Engagement Worker

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you request sponsorship to undertake this role your application will be withdrawn.</strong></p> <ul>  <li>Undertaking specialist assessment and care coordination of individuals presenting with housing problems, including use of substances</li>  <li>Delivering interventions for substance use in both group and individual formats, also holding a caseload of service users</li>  <li>Providing consultation, support and advice in relation to substance use issues</li>  <li>Holding a caseload of service users, being responsible for offering a range of interventions to those individuals. Including harm reduction interventions</li>  <li>Ensuring that your work is evidence based, up to date and in accordance with current policy and legislation.</li>  <li>Keeping up to date and accurate records and documentation.</li> </ul>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>JOB PURPOSE</p>
<p>To provide a dedicated, comprehensive service to people experiencing homelessness, being at risk of homelessness and having substance related problems, or being at risk of relapse back into substance use and have a history of, or are at risk of disengaging from services. To also work closely with and provide advice and guidance to colleagues within the housing options team to integrate substance use intervention into care plans, increasing engagement and ongoing support, where appropriate.</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>29 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 £37,796 a year
      
        per annum, pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

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

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

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-IT-25-7505008</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>STaRS, Park House</p>
      <p>12 Park Road</p>
      <p>Cannock</p>
            <p>WS11 1JN</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <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>
<ul>
<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 offer Naloxone to al clients due to risks presenting, or as a precautionary measure</li>
<li>To facilitate access to BB testing</li>
<li>Be responsible for maintaining a full case load of complex clients as the key worker</li>
<li>To keep up to date records and information for the purpose of internal and external evaluation</li>
<li>To provide information and statistics consistent with Cannock Chase District Council, Staffordshire County Council drug and alcohol commissioning team and Inclusions requirements</li>
</ul>
  

  
    
      
        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>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 offer Naloxone to al clients due to risks presenting, or as a precautionary measure</li>
<li>To facilitate access to BB testing</li>
<li>Be responsible for maintaining a full case load of complex clients as the key worker</li>
<li>To keep up to date records and information for the purpose of internal and external evaluation</li>
<li>To provide information and statistics consistent with Cannock Chase District Council, Staffordshire County Council drug and alcohol commissioning team and Inclusions requirements</li>
</ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Foundation Degree / HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, human resources, social studies or equivalent experience</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Considerable experience of working with drug users</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with techniques such as CBT, Motivational interviewing, and Solution focused therapy</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills and Abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A thorough knowledge of substances and their effects</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Foundation Degree / HNC in related field which may include counselling, social work, nursing, psychology, human resources, social studies or equivalent experience</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Considerable experience of working with drug users</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with techniques such as CBT, Motivational interviewing, and Solution focused therapy</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills and Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A thorough knowledge of substances and their effects</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work collaboratively with other professionals.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



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

  

  


 

      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Inclusion</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>STaRS, Park House</p>
      <p>12 Park Road</p>
      <p>Cannock</p>
            <p>WS11 1JN</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>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Inclusion</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>STaRS, Park House</p>
          <p>12 Park Road</p>
          <p>Cannock</p>
                    <p>WS11 1JN</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>

Specialist Recovery Coordinator

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>Can you provide professional leadership to support the organisation, planning, and delivery of peer support across Forensic service's at MPFT?</p> <p>Can you manage operational and strategic plans and policies, ensuring the delivery of effective, efficient and high quality services for patients and their families / carers?</p> <p>If so our Forensic service would love to hear from you as we recruit for a Professional Lead for Lived Experience</p> <p>You will challenge, support and work in partnership with our service health teams (using personal lived experience) in delivering the strategic direction of the peer recovery working approach. You will work closely with the Voluntary sector to address health inequalities by interfacing between VSCE providers and Care Group services.</p> <p>You will champion peer support across the Trust, inter-organisationally and nationally, and provide training, presentation and representation of peer support as appropriate.</p> <p>You will take responsibility for the professional leadership of all lived experience roles within forensics and lead and complete key peer support project work as agreed including initiating, researching, liaison with others, developing and delivery.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As the forensic professional lead you will be part of the trust wide lived experience leads team contributing towards the strategic development of peer support working across the Trust and representing the needs of the patient population in forensics. .</p> <p>You will provide professional leadership for peer support workers and other lived experience peer roles across Forensic Mental Health Services.</p> <p>You will work in collaboration with the Trust Recovery Lead Partner / Wellbeing and Recovery College Service Manager and the Knowledge and Understanding Framework (KUF) Trainer to ensure the leadership, development and support of the lived experience peer support workers at the Trust, and those based with Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) partner organisations</p> <p>You will be working closely with clinical colleagues to promote, develop and embed the principles of recovery orientated practice across forensic mental health services and supporting the development and ongoing delivery of the System's Peer Support provision.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.</p> <p>We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford &amp; Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.</p> <p>We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.</p> <p>We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.</p> <p><strong>Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications</strong></p> <p><strong>Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.</strong></p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>13 August 2025</p>

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

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

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

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>301-LBG-25-7387613</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>St George’s Hospital</p>
      <p>Corporation Street</p>
      <p>Stafford</p>
            <p>ST16 3SR</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> <ol>  <li>To be responsible for the professional leadership of lived experience peer support workers within forensic mental health services, working closely with the Trust Recovery Lead Partner and Knowledge and Understanding Framework Trainer to promote the principles and practice of the peer and lived experience roles within operational service delivery.</li>  <li>Work closely in partnership with operational forensic mental health teams, using lived experience and other skills to bring challenge, ideas and support to further Lived Experience and peer support working across the Trust.</li>  <li>To exercise responsibility for the operational management and systematic governance of Lived experience workforce and peer support practice within forensic mental health, and to ensure that systems are in place and effective for the clinical and professional supervision and support of staff for whom the post-holder has professional responsibility. </li>  <li>Lead on service development specifically related to Lived experience and peer support, including the implementation of national and local strategies and policies.</li>  <li>Identify external drivers that may impact on clinical services and advise on the implementation of national and local policies relevant to peer support across forensic mental health services.</li> </ol>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:</p> <ol>  <li>To be responsible for the professional leadership of lived experience peer support workers within forensic mental health services, working closely with the Trust Recovery Lead Partner and Knowledge and Understanding Framework Trainer to promote the principles and practice of the peer and lived experience roles within operational service delivery.</li>  <li>Work closely in partnership with operational forensic mental health teams, using lived experience and other skills to bring challenge, ideas and support to further Lived Experience and peer support working across the Trust.</li>  <li>To exercise responsibility for the operational management and systematic governance of Lived experience workforce and peer support practice within forensic mental health, and to ensure that systems are in place and effective for the clinical and professional supervision and support of staff for whom the post-holder has professional responsibility. </li>  <li>Lead on service development specifically related to Lived experience and peer support, including the implementation of national and local strategies and policies.</li>  <li>Identify external drivers that may impact on clinical services and advise on the implementation of national and local policies relevant to peer support across forensic mental health services.</li> </ol>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Master's Degree level study or demonstrable equivalent experience</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Coaching and/or mentoring training.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Personal lived experience of mental health struggles and use of mental health services.</li>
        
        <li>Personal lived experience as a user of secure mental health services or contact with the criminal justice system and recovery from personal mental health challenges</li>
        
        <li>Has significant experience of face-to-face work with people with mental illness and/or other disabilities.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of managing and developing peer support workers.</li>
        
        <li>Has experience of working alongside staff from range of disciplines.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of utilising own lived experience perspectives and insights in a strategic leadership role.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of involvement in service redesign or development.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of applying interpersonal skills in promoting and implementing recovery-based working.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of undertaking evaluation/research/audit activities.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of developing policy guidance and protocol to underpin projects.</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of understanding, producing and analysing and reporting complex data sets or information.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of research methods, audit or other service evaluation techniques</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of talking/presenting in public.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Master's Degree level study or demonstrable equivalent experience</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Coaching and/or mentoring training.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Personal lived experience of mental health struggles and use of mental health services.</li>
          
          <li>Personal lived experience as a user of secure mental health services or contact with the criminal justice system and recovery from personal mental health challenges</li>
          
          <li>Has significant experience of face-to-face work with people with mental illness and/or other disabilities.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of managing and developing peer support workers.</li>
          
          <li>Has experience of working alongside staff from range of disciplines.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of utilising own lived experience perspectives and insights in a strategic leadership role.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of involvement in service redesign or development.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of applying interpersonal skills in promoting and implementing recovery-based working.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of undertaking evaluation/research/audit activities.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of developing policy guidance and protocol to underpin projects.</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of understanding, producing and analysing and reporting complex data sets or information.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of research methods, audit or other service evaluation techniques</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of talking/presenting in public.</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>
  

  


 
  
    
      
        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>
      

      
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>St George’s Hospital</p>
      <p>Corporation Street</p>
      <p>Stafford</p>
            <p>ST16 3SR</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>
      
  

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>St George’s Hospital</p>
          <p>Corporation Street</p>
          <p>Stafford</p>
                    <p>ST16 3SR</p>
        
      

      
        <br>
        <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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