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Team Leader 

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We are seeking a dedicated Recovery Coordinator to join our team, specialising in Integrated Co-occurring Needs (ICON). This role is a fantastic opportunity to work within a progressive service, supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery from drug and alcohol dependency.</p>
<p>As a Recovery Coordinator, you'll provide a dedicated comprehensive Tier 3/4 service to people experiencing substance use problems. ICON aims to bridge the gap between substance misuse and mental health services. Recognising that for our cohort of service user co-occurring needs are the norm not the exception. Through this project we aim to reduce barriers to access treatment, duplication, and fragmentation.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will deliver a comprehensive Tier 3/4 service to individuals experiencing substance use challenges, with a focus on bridging the gap between substance misuse and mental health services.</p>
<p>Recognising that co-occurring needs are the standard rather than the exception for our service users, the ICON initiative seeks to address these complexities by reducing barriers to accessing treatment, minimizing duplication of services, and ensuring a more integrated, seamless approach to care.</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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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>11 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
      
    </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-25-7455336</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>STaRS</p>
      <p>10 Browning street</p>
      <p>Stafford</p>
            <p>ST16 3AT</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please see the attached job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. Here is a summary:</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>Offer Naloxone to all Clients due to risks presenting, or as a precautionary measure.</li>
<li>Provide Blood borne virus testing</li>
<li>Be responsible for maintaining a full case load of complex clients as the key worker</li>
<li>Provide and record specific strength based interventions in line with the module.</li>
<li>Adhere to the module framework and ensuring to adhere to the 4 phases module approach</li>
<li>Provide a range of structured psycho-social interventions including CBT based brief solution focused therapy and motivational enhancement techniques.</li>
</ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please see the attached job description for the full list of duties and responsibilities. Here is a summary:</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>Offer Naloxone to all Clients due to risks presenting, or as a precautionary measure.</li>
<li>Provide Blood borne virus testing</li>
<li>Be responsible for maintaining a full case load of complex clients as the key worker</li>
<li>Provide and record specific strength based interventions in line with the module.</li>
<li>Adhere to the module framework and ensuring to adhere to the 4 phases module approach</li>
<li>Provide a range of structured psycho-social interventions including CBT based brief solution focused therapy and motivational enhancement techniques.</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>A commitment to and understanding of harm reduction &amp; recovery approaches to working with drug users.</li>
        
        <li>Counselling skills, case management experience &amp; the ability to work under pressure.</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">
        
          Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>A thorough knowledge of substances and their effects</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work with drug/alcohol users in a community environment</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work under pressure</li>
        
        <li>The ability to work flexibly across the county and adapt to meet the needs to the service</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>A commitment to and understanding of harm reduction &amp; recovery approaches to working with drug users.</li>
          
          <li>Counselling skills, case management experience &amp; the ability to work under pressure.</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">
          
            Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A thorough knowledge of substances and their effects</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work with drug/alcohol users in a community environment</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work under pressure</li>
          
          <li>The ability to work flexibly across the county and adapt to meet the needs to the service</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>Inclusion</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>STaRS</p>
      <p>10 Browning street</p>
      <p>Stafford</p>
            <p>ST16 3AT</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</p>
          <p>10 Browning street</p>
          <p>Stafford</p>
                    <p>ST16 3AT</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>

Recovery Coordinator - Integrated Cooccurring needs (ICON)

Principal Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting fixed term position has arisen within our Stafford &amp; Cannock Mental Health Support Teams. We are looking for an experienced &amp; enthusiastic Education Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner.</p> <p>Youwill continue to build on the fantastic work carried out within your allocated schools. The role is varied &amp; no two days are the same, you may be setting up and delivering group work &amp; assemblies one day to delivering assessment &amp; interventions the next, as well assupportingschools to develop their whole school approaches to mental health &amp; wellbeing.</p> <p>You will be skilled &amp; experienced in conducting mental health assessments of children and young people (CYP) presenting with common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and low mood. You will conduct risk assessments &amp; identify the right level of support for CYP you come into contact with.</p> <p>Alongside the clinical aspect of your role, you will play an integral part in supporting schools with their whole school approaches. There is scope for creativity and opportunities to work alongside CYP &amp; parents/carers to drive the whole school approach agenda.</p> <p>This is an opportunity to be involved in an established team within the wider CAMHS structure, as a joint initiative between health &amp; education. You will work across the Staffordshire locality as well as supporting other MHSTs across South Staffordshire. You will work deliver parent, staff well-being, 1:1 &amp; group work sessions.</p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>Assess and deliver outcome focused, evidence-based interventions in educational settings for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, working at all times in collaboration with and giving respect to the education function of the setting in which the post-holder is deployed.</li>  <li>Work in effective, evidence-based partnership with children, young people, their families and their educators in the development of plans for the intervention and agreed outcomes.</li>  <li>Support and empower children, young people, their parents/carers and families and their educators to make informed choices about the interventions being offered.</li>  <li>Operate at all times from an inclusive values base, which recognises and respects diversity</li>  <li>Accept referrals within educational settings according to agreed local and national and local protocols</li>  <li>Undertake and record accurate assessments of risk and operate clear risk management processes in line with locally agreed procedures including the safeguarding protocols of the educational setting and Local Safeguarding Board guidance</li>  <li>Adhere to all regulations, processes and procedures within the educational service to which the post holder is attached within the educational setting where the post-holder working including (but not limited to) HR policies, training requirements, referral protocols, and emergency procedures. Signpost referrals of children with more complex needs to a locally identified appropriate service</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;</p>
<ul>
<li>Supporting your career development and progression</li>
<li>Excellent NHS Pension scheme</li>
<li>Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave</li>
<li>Options for flexible working</li>
<li>Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave</li>
<li>Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources</li>
<li>If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients</li>
<li>Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates</li>
<li>Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k</li>
<li>Free car parking at all trust sites</li>
<li>Free flu vaccinations every year</li>
<li>Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)</li>
</ul>
<p>And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.</p>
      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>15 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-KM-25-7234493-A</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>The Bridge</p>
      <p>Crooked Bridge Road</p>
      <p>Stafford</p>
            <p>ST16 3TX</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Applications include those who have successfully completed EMHP training course and are currently awaiting formal certification.</p> <p>For this role you must be a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner &amp; have obtained the relevant EMHP Post Graduate Diploma qualification following the completion of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children &amp; Young People (C&amp;Y IAPT).</p> <p>For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification.</p> <p>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.</p>  <p>Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Applications include those who have successfully completed EMHP training course and are currently awaiting formal certification.</p> <p>For this role you must be a qualified Education Mental Health Practitioner/Children's Wellbeing Practitioner &amp; have obtained the relevant EMHP Post Graduate Diploma qualification following the completion of a CYP IAPT approved training in Evidence-Based Psychological Treatment for Children &amp; Young People (C&amp;Y IAPT).</p> <p>For further information relating to this position please refer to the attached job description and person specification.</p> <p>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.</p>  <p>Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifcations &amp; Training
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' course.</li>
        
        <li>CYP Wellbeing Practitioner Training</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>A further relevant degree qualification</li>
          
          <li>Teaching qualification.</li>
          
          <li>Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with anxiety disorders.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with affective (mood) disorders.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy).</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with children and their families in an education setting.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with looked after children.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with other vulnerable groups.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children &amp; families.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to conduct group parenting programmes.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group</li>
        
        <li>Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Personal Attributes
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload.</li>
        
        <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li>
        
        <li>Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.</li>
        
        <li>Excellent time management and organisational skills.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Proven commitment to continuous professional development.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifcations &amp; Training
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Successful completion of the HEE commissioned 1yr 'Education Mental Health Practitioner' course.</li>
          
          <li>CYP Wellbeing Practitioner Training</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>A further relevant degree qualification</li>
            
            <li>Teaching qualification.</li>
            
            <li>Youth Mental Health First Aid trained.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working with children and young people, their families and others.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working and liaising with a wide variety of agencies and stakeholders.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with children and young people who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with anxiety disorders.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with affective (mood) disorders.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of the delivery of specific therapeutic interventions to children, young people or their families (e.g. CBT, solution focused brief therapy).</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working with children and their families in a healthcare setting.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working with children and their families in an education setting.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of monitoring and recording outcome measures for children's emotional wellbeing.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of navigating complex social systems and environments, who may have conflicting priorities or agendas.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working with looked after children.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of working with other vulnerable groups.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to carry out 1:1 therapeutic mental health interventions with children &amp; families.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to conduct group parenting programmes.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to work within educational settings to increase mental health awareness within the staff group</li>
          
          <li>Ability to conduct mental health assessments of children and young people.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of the functional operation of specialist CAMHS teams.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Personal Attributes
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to personally manage a sensitive, traumatic and potentially emotionally distressing caseload.</li>
          
          <li>Excellent oral and written communication skills.</li>
          
          <li>Able to travel to meet the requirements of the post.</li>
          
          <li>Excellent time management and organisational skills.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Proven commitment to continuous professional development.</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>Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>The Bridge</p>
      <p>Crooked Bridge Road</p>
      <p>Stafford</p>
            <p>ST16 3TX</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>The Bridge</p>
          <p>Crooked Bridge Road</p>
          <p>Stafford</p>
                    <p>ST16 3TX</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>

Education Mental Health Practitioner

Consultant Psychologist

Senior Psychologist

Supervising Practitioner

<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>
  
  

  
  
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      £47,810 to £54,710 a year
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <p>301-KM-25-7488346</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>St. George's Hospital, Stafford</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 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>
  

  
    
      
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      <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>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <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>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <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>
          
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          Experience
        
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        <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>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <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>
          
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          Skills
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <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>
        
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            Qualifications
          
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        <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>
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            <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>
            
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            Experience
          
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        <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>
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            <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>
        
      
      
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            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>
          
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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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        <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>
    
  

  
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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 Dietitian

<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>
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          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>
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    <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>
  

  
    
      
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      <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>
    
  


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

  

  


 

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

      
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            <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>Part time post 20
hours working between 18:30-23:30 over 7 day rota based at Kidderminster</p><p>This is a
role as a Community Nursing associate as part of the evening and night team
working 18:30-23:30 over 4 evenings a week</p><p>The team
is a countywide team which is centrally based in Droitwich with satellite bases
in Worcester, Evesham, Bromsgrove and Kidderminster, they visit patients in
their own home and support them in remaining at home and preventing admission
to hospital and supporting early discharge from hospital. This post will be
primarily based in the North of the county from either Bromsgrove or
Kidderminster.</p><p>The post
is all worked as unsocial hours hence picking up pay enhancements for all hours
worked which makes this post more attractive.<strong> more money for less hours!!</strong></p><p>These
working hours offer perfect work life balance particularly if you have a young
family, you will have the daytime to enjoy hobbies and activities but remain in
a progressive career.</p><p>we pride ourselves in providing
outstanding care to patients across Worcestershire. We will provide you with
resources to develop and progress a long-term career with flexibility,
continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and
support. If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for
you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top
right-hand side of the advert. </p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>As a nursing associate
working with the Evening and night Team most of the work allocated to you will
of an unplanned nature. The service works as an on-call service covering the
County of Worcestershire taking direct referrals from patients, 111, Ambulance
Service and discharging hospitals. You can expect to have a comprehensive
induction and work along side peers until you are confident to then work alone.</p><p>The evening service nurses primarily work alone, they
have work allocated via a handheld tablet by the triage nurse based at
Droitwich. You will be able to start your visits from home if the geographics
dictates.</p><p>The
patients that are seen during the evening and night vary immensely and no 2
shifts are the same. For example, we see catheters, palliative care, wound
care, administration of medication, diabetics, and patients requiring intensive
support rehabilitation following discharge from hospital or admission
prevention. </p><p>





As part of a new initiative, we are working
closely with West Midlands ambulance service and 111 and assist in responding
to urgent Care response. These can be patients that have fallen, or patients
requiring further assessment to aid prevention in admission to hospital.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.</p><p>Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.</p><p>We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.</p><p>What we offer;</p><ul><li>
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service</li><li>
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours</li><li>
Flexible and agile working opportunities</li><li>
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support</li><li>
Wide range of supportive staff networks</li><li>
Health and wellbeing opportunities</li></ul><p>If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.</p><p>We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.</p><p><strong>Sharing
your data - </strong>As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>16 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
      
        pro rata
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

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

  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>C9798-1663</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Kidderminster Health Centre</p>
      <p>Bromsgrove Street</p>
      <p>Kidderminster</p>
            <p>DY10 1PG</p>
      <br>
      
        
      
    
  

      

      
  
    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>You will be
joining the Evening element of one of our dynamic and supportive Neighbourhood
Teams to provide a 24-hour admission avoidance service to the population of
Worcestershire which encompasses both urban and rural areas.</p><p>The successful
candidate will deliver independently a high standard of nursing care for
patients in their own homes. Ensuring that care provided maintains the
individuals privacy and dignity, values diversity and respects cultural and
individual rights and choices.</p><p>We are looking
for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and
enthusiasm to work within the team. You
should be a committed, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual who is
a good team player. Community experience is desirable. </p><p>The successful
candidate will also assist the team to develop and achieve team and
organizational objectives. They will also participate in staff meetings and
training &amp; development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and
knowledge are up to date.</p><p>Due to the
nature of the post the applicant must be able to travel independently and have
access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Whilst a base will be
identified, staff can be asked to work anywhere within the Business Unit or
Service if necessary.</p><p>For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>You will be
joining the Evening element of one of our dynamic and supportive Neighbourhood
Teams to provide a 24-hour admission avoidance service to the population of
Worcestershire which encompasses both urban and rural areas.</p><p>The successful
candidate will deliver independently a high standard of nursing care for
patients in their own homes. Ensuring that care provided maintains the
individuals privacy and dignity, values diversity and respects cultural and
individual rights and choices.</p><p>We are looking
for candidates with good communication skills, a flexible approach and
enthusiasm to work within the team. You
should be a committed, highly motivated and forward-thinking individual who is
a good team player. Community experience is desirable. </p><p>The successful
candidate will also assist the team to develop and achieve team and
organizational objectives. They will also participate in staff meetings and
training &amp; development activities as necessary to ensure their skills and
knowledge are up to date.</p><p>Due to the
nature of the post the applicant must be able to travel independently and have
access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. Whilst a base will be
identified, staff can be asked to work anywhere within the Business Unit or
Service if necessary.</p><p>For full details of the duties and criteria
for the role please refer to the job description and person specification
attached.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Foundation Degree Nursing Associate qualification</li>
        
        <li>NMC Nursing Associate registration</li>
        
        <li>GCSE English (grade A-C) or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>GCSE Maths (grade A-C) or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_2">
        
          Additional Criteria
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>The post holder will be required to work a full range of shifts including night shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays. </li>
        
        <li>Able to carry out physical requirements of the role e.g., using mechanical hoists to move patients.</li>
        
        <li>To meet the travel requirements of the role</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.</li>
        
        <li>Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. </li>
        
        <li>Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice. </li>
        
        <li>Understands requirements for NMC professional Revalidation. </li>
        
        <li>Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_4">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team</li>
        
        <li>Experience in prioritising own workload</li>
        
        <li>Experience in working without direct supervision</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience in carrying out assigned duties/assisting qualified staff after training.</li>
          
          <li>Experience in supervising others.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_5">
        
          Skills &amp; Abilities
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.</li>
        
        <li>Computer literate with applications such as Word/ </li>
        
        <li>Microsoft Office including email.</li>
        
        <li>Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact </li>
        
        <li>Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/ relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Foundation Degree Nursing Associate qualification</li>
          
          <li>NMC Nursing Associate registration</li>
          
          <li>GCSE English (grade A-C) or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>GCSE Maths (grade A-C) or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Additional Criteria
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>The post holder will be required to work a full range of shifts including night shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays. </li>
          
          <li>Able to carry out physical requirements of the role e.g., using mechanical hoists to move patients.</li>
          
          <li>To meet the travel requirements of the role</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.</li>
          
          <li>Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code. </li>
          
          <li>Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice. </li>
          
          <li>Understands requirements for NMC professional Revalidation. </li>
          
          <li>Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_4">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team</li>
          
          <li>Experience in prioritising own workload</li>
          
          <li>Experience in working without direct supervision</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience in carrying out assigned duties/assisting qualified staff after training.</li>
            
            <li>Experience in supervising others.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive information</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_5">
          
            Skills &amp; Abilities
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.</li>
          
          <li>Computer literate with applications such as Word/ </li>
          
          <li>Microsoft Office including email.</li>
          
          <li>Able to support and reassure patients/carers in distress.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact </li>
          
          <li>Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non-verbal communication) with patients/ relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to support, supervise, assess and act as a role model to nursing associate students, other learners and health care support workers as required.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



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

  

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


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

      

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Kidderminster Health Centre</p>
      <p>Bromsgrove Street</p>
      <p>Kidderminster</p>
            <p>DY10 1PG</p>
    
  

  
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    <h3 id="employer_website_heading">Employer's website</h3>
      
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        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Kidderminster Health Centre</p>
          <p>Bromsgrove Street</p>
          <p>Kidderminster</p>
                    <p>DY10 1PG</p>
        
      

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

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