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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>The Art Psychotherapist role is a new role set up with funding from the South East London MHLDA Quality Improvement Plan. The overall aim of this plan is to ensure that service users in the inpatient services can be supported in the most effective way through a holistic and inclusive therapeutic care environment. This role will be based across both Bexley and Bromley inpatient sites.</p>    <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>To assess clients with complex and high-risk needs for suitability for individual and group Art therapy. To facilitate a treatment program which is flexible and sensitive to the needs of the client group and involve clients in 1:1 and group work, using a variety of art materials in a therapeutic and creative way.</li>  <li>To work as part of a multidisciplinary team in planning, implementing and evaluating treatment, providing assessment and treatment for clients referred to the service and evaluate care.</li>  <li>The post holder will show proof of commitment to continuing professional development.</li>  <li>To work independently, designing and establishing a specialist clinical Art Therapy service for clients, while also demonstrating outcomes and contributing to reporting processes to evidence impact and effectiveness.</li>  <li>To liaise with other members of the multidisciplinary team around treatment outcomes, referrals and formulation to ensure the service meets client needs while working within professional boundaries and HPC ethics and code of conduct.</li>  <li>To maintain own patient records, write reports for consultants and other professionals to make recommendations, and feedback on patients' treatment.</li>  <li>To be able to access and disseminate up to date research and information in support of clinical work.</li> </ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.</p> <p>Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:</p> <ul>  <li>We're Kind</li>  <li>We're Fair</li>  <li>We Listen</li>  <li>We Care</li> </ul>


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

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £53,751 to £60,651 a year
      
        pa inc
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>277-7526374-AAC</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Green Parks House</p>
            <p>Bromley</p>
            <p>BR6 8NY</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul>  <li>To be responsible for managing own clinical caseload and workload. </li>  <li>To contribute to the multidisciplinary team in planning, implementing and evaluating treatment.</li>  <li>To assist in recruitment of staff, which may include short listing and interviewing new staff.</li>  <li>Demonstrate profession to new employees and advise less experienced staff as required.</li>  <li>To take part in non-clinical risk assessments of safe areas and art materials. Manage these effectively and safely. </li>  <li>To order art materials and manage the Art Psychotherapy clinical space ensuring there is a confidential storage and records system for clients artwork. Ensure the safe use of equipment by all staff and clients who use the space.</li> </ul>  <p><strong>Leadership</strong></p> <ul>  <li>To be accountable for clinical work and performance management to the Service Manager, Head Art therapist and Director of Service.</li>  <li>To initiate and activate audit and evaluation of clinical work and ensure that all interventions are based on clinical research and best practice.</li>  <li>Develop the service by promoting Art therapy to other clinicians and members of the wider team. To run staff training sessions as required. To take presentations and experiential workshops for the Trust and external agencies as required.</li>  <li>To provide clinical supervision to colleagues or trainees. To plan Trainees induction and clinical time while on placement</li>  <li>Attend monthly supervision group, team meetings as required and monthly 1:1 supervision with operational and professional managers. </li> </ul>  <p><strong>Clinical</strong></p>  <ul>  <li>To make clinical decisions around patient care and treatment program.</li>  <li>To manage a complex caseload working with clients with learning disabilities with varying diagnosis and behavioural issues.</li>  <li>To provide general and specialised assessments for and formulate a treatment plan in accordance with presented client need. </li>  <li>To be able to offer different flexible psychodynamic models of treatment according to presented client need and to have a knowledge of other theoretical modalities in order to engage and refer appropriately to other professionals, external agencies and other Therapies.</li>  <li>To have skills in assessing clinical risk with clients with complex histories, advising, influencing and impacting MDT diagnostic values in terms of risk assessment. </li>  <li>To work within the care plan approach framework, organise own workload, prioritising clients with the most complex and acute needs in regard to frequency of sessions and length of treatment. To take part in CPA meetings either in person or in writing i.e. reports.</li>  <li>The Therapist must be able to retain and process complex information during patient appointments and process intense levels of transferred feelings from client to therapist during sessions. This includes transference and countertransference which occurs on a daily basis within therapy sessions and must be contained and interpreted when appropriate.</li>  <li>To manage the complexity of Art Psychotherapy theory versus practice within the clinical work, discuss treatment programs and develop a therapeutic relationship with clients who have severe mental health problems and relatives/carers who may be challenged by the information given.</li>  <li>To understand and usefully work with complex psychodynamic process which occur in sessions and to be aware of verbal and non-verbal communication and symbolic meaning in client artwork. </li>  <li>To understand the dynamics of organisations and be able to work effectively within complex institutional contexts being aware that the pathology of traumatised clients can have a divisive impact on team dynamics.</li>  <li>To be highly empathic and containing while working with clients in states of extreme emotional disturbance with complex histories and provide effective flexible, treatment plans and interventions.</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul>  <li>To be responsible for managing own clinical caseload and workload. </li>  <li>To contribute to the multidisciplinary team in planning, implementing and evaluating treatment.</li>  <li>To assist in recruitment of staff, which may include short listing and interviewing new staff.</li>  <li>Demonstrate profession to new employees and advise less experienced staff as required.</li>  <li>To take part in non-clinical risk assessments of safe areas and art materials. Manage these effectively and safely. </li>  <li>To order art materials and manage the Art Psychotherapy clinical space ensuring there is a confidential storage and records system for clients artwork. Ensure the safe use of equipment by all staff and clients who use the space.</li> </ul>  <p><strong>Leadership</strong></p> <ul>  <li>To be accountable for clinical work and performance management to the Service Manager, Head Art therapist and Director of Service.</li>  <li>To initiate and activate audit and evaluation of clinical work and ensure that all interventions are based on clinical research and best practice.</li>  <li>Develop the service by promoting Art therapy to other clinicians and members of the wider team. To run staff training sessions as required. To take presentations and experiential workshops for the Trust and external agencies as required.</li>  <li>To provide clinical supervision to colleagues or trainees. To plan Trainees induction and clinical time while on placement</li>  <li>Attend monthly supervision group, team meetings as required and monthly 1:1 supervision with operational and professional managers. </li> </ul>  <p><strong>Clinical</strong></p>  <ul>  <li>To make clinical decisions around patient care and treatment program.</li>  <li>To manage a complex caseload working with clients with learning disabilities with varying diagnosis and behavioural issues.</li>  <li>To provide general and specialised assessments for and formulate a treatment plan in accordance with presented client need. </li>  <li>To be able to offer different flexible psychodynamic models of treatment according to presented client need and to have a knowledge of other theoretical modalities in order to engage and refer appropriately to other professionals, external agencies and other Therapies.</li>  <li>To have skills in assessing clinical risk with clients with complex histories, advising, influencing and impacting MDT diagnostic values in terms of risk assessment. </li>  <li>To work within the care plan approach framework, organise own workload, prioritising clients with the most complex and acute needs in regard to frequency of sessions and length of treatment. To take part in CPA meetings either in person or in writing i.e. reports.</li>  <li>The Therapist must be able to retain and process complex information during patient appointments and process intense levels of transferred feelings from client to therapist during sessions. This includes transference and countertransference which occurs on a daily basis within therapy sessions and must be contained and interpreted when appropriate.</li>  <li>To manage the complexity of Art Psychotherapy theory versus practice within the clinical work, discuss treatment programs and develop a therapeutic relationship with clients who have severe mental health problems and relatives/carers who may be challenged by the information given.</li>  <li>To understand and usefully work with complex psychodynamic process which occur in sessions and to be aware of verbal and non-verbal communication and symbolic meaning in client artwork. </li>  <li>To understand the dynamics of organisations and be able to work effectively within complex institutional contexts being aware that the pathology of traumatised clients can have a divisive impact on team dynamics.</li>  <li>To be highly empathic and containing while working with clients in states of extreme emotional disturbance with complex histories and provide effective flexible, treatment plans and interventions.</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Master's degree-level training course approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)</li>
        
        <li>Registration with the HCPC</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Interest/Experience in working with adults</li>
        
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          Knowledge
        
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        <li>Relevant additional training/knowledge</li>
        
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          <li>Master's degree-level training course approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)</li>
          
          <li>Registration with the HCPC</li>
          
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            Experience
          
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          <li>Interest/Experience in working with adults</li>
          
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          <li>Relevant additional training/knowledge</li>
          
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

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

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

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Green Parks House</p>
            <p>Bromley</p>
            <p>BR6 8NY</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Green Parks House</p>
                    <p>Bromley</p>
                    <p>BR6 8NY</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Art Psychotherapist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>We currently have an exciting opportunity for a new post of Paediatric Art Psychotherapist working with the Paediatric Liaison Team at the Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel. The Paediatric Liaison Team, is a multidisciplinary team supporting the mental health needs of young people with physical health conditions under the care of the Royal London Hospital. </p> <p>The successful candidate will lead on developing an offer of art therapies for children and young people referred to the paediatric liaison team. They will provide specialist assessment and intervention to children and their families who are under the care of a wide range of paediatric teams, particularly to children who may have difficulties accessing talking therapies. The post holder will offer specialist advice and consultation on art based intervention to PLT and paediatric colleagues and contributing to psychologically informed care as part of the MDT. The post will also include liaison with external agencies and offering input to families who are both inpatient and in the community. There will be opportunities for service development and working closely with the MDT to offer new interventions, such as groups and workshops for children and their families. </p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The Paediatric Liaison Team is a multidisciplinary team, including clinical and counselling psychologists, psychiatry and mental health nursing, which provides assessment, intervention and consultation for young people experiencing mental health difficulties or emotional distress associated with a physical health conditions who are under the care of the Royal London Hospital.</p> <p>This post has been piloted and has proven successful in demonstrating benefits of delivering art psychotherapy/art therapy within the paediatric liaison team to CYP and their families with physical health needs. The post holder will work closely with the clinical leads of the team to identify areas of need and suitability for art psychotherapy and to evaluate the outcomes of these interventions.</p> <p>They will be responsible for personally providing an expert level clinical service with a focus on Art Psychotherapy assessment and intervention for children and young people with physical health needs. The post holder will be responsible for co-ordinating Art Psychotherapy interventions within the multidisciplinary approach, both with the wider paediatric liaison team and with medical teams and play specialists and contribute to holistic care within the MDT.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.</p>
<p>The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.</p>
<p>Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.</p>
<p>We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>30 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £64,156 to £71,148 a year
      
        per annum inc (pro rata)
      
    </p>
  
  

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

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Part-time,
        
      
        
          Flexible working
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>259-7584289RLH</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Royal London Hospital</p>
            <p>London</p>
            <p>E1 1FR</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_1">
        
          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care co-ordinator and also within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan</li>
        
        <li>Extensive experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in a physical health setting</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with children and families.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision of other psychological practitioners including Art Therapists, Art Therapist trainees and other MDT staff</li>
        
        <li>Experience of HR/ line management responsibilities e.g. recruitment, supervision, appraisal, annual leave, etc.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of resource management</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a paediatric setting with children and young people with physical health conditions.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of delivering group interventions for children and young people.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Highly specialised experience and skills in providing consultation and training to other professional and non-professional group in a range of agencies.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to recognize own and individuals' work related stress and pressures.</li>
        
        <li>Ability to lead on service developments including supporting professional development needs of more junior psychological therapy colleagues.</li>
        
        <li>Interest and ability to promote the value of Art Psychotherapy and adapted psychological interventions within the Trust and in wider health and social care agencies.</li>
        
        <li>A high level ability to communicate effectively (both a written and orally) complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
    
    
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          Knowledge
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Advanced knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment and Art Psychotherapy interventions relevant to cancer and palliative care.</li>
        
        <li>Advanced ability to compare and select from a range of theoretical models and intervention approaches, based on highly specialised assessment and formulation of client need</li>
        
        <li>Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the HPC.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Knowledge of specific art therapy models or approaches used in paediatric settings</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Qualifications
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Post graduate MA in Art Psychotherapy/ Art Therapy HCPC registration - current license to practice as a qualified Art Therapist.</li>
        
        <li>Member of the British Association of Art Therapists</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>Post registration training in management/supervision/relevant clinical areas of Art Psychotherapy in medical settings or working with children and families</li>
          
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_1">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care co-ordinator and also within the context of a multi-disciplinary care plan</li>
          
          <li>Extensive experience of working in a multidisciplinary team.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a physical health setting</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with children and families.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of teaching, training and/or professional and clinical supervision of other psychological practitioners including Art Therapists, Art Therapist trainees and other MDT staff</li>
          
          <li>Experience of HR/ line management responsibilities e.g. recruitment, supervision, appraisal, annual leave, etc.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of resource management</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of working in a paediatric setting with children and young people with physical health conditions.</li>
            
            <li>Experience of delivering group interventions for children and young people.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Highly specialised experience and skills in providing consultation and training to other professional and non-professional group in a range of agencies.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to recognize own and individuals' work related stress and pressures.</li>
          
          <li>Ability to lead on service developments including supporting professional development needs of more junior psychological therapy colleagues.</li>
          
          <li>Interest and ability to promote the value of Art Psychotherapy and adapted psychological interventions within the Trust and in wider health and social care agencies.</li>
          
          <li>A high level ability to communicate effectively (both a written and orally) complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
      
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            Knowledge
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Advanced knowledge of a range of appropriate assessment and Art Psychotherapy interventions relevant to cancer and palliative care.</li>
          
          <li>Advanced ability to compare and select from a range of theoretical models and intervention approaches, based on highly specialised assessment and formulation of client need</li>
          
          <li>Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the HPC.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Knowledge of specific art therapy models or approaches used in paediatric settings</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
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            Qualifications
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Post graduate MA in Art Psychotherapy/ Art Therapy HCPC registration - current license to practice as a qualified Art Therapist.</li>
          
          <li>Member of the British Association of Art Therapists</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Post registration training in management/supervision/relevant clinical areas of Art Psychotherapy in medical settings or working with children and families</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

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

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

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

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Barts Health NHS Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Royal London Hospital</p>
            <p>London</p>
            <p>E1 1FR</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Barts Health NHS Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Royal London Hospital</p>
                    <p>London</p>
                    <p>E1 1FR</p>
        
      

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

Lead Art Psychotherapist in Paediatrics

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic, hardworking, motivated, and patient-focused Band 5 Diagnostic Radiographers to join our friendly radiology team. This post would suit a newly-qualified radiographer or a third year student about to qualify.</p>
<p>The Hillingdon Hospital Radiology Department is undergoing a transformation with the procurement of new equipment. We have recently added a new GE EVO CT scanner, brand new OPG machine with cone beam CT and 2x plain film DR rooms. In addition, a state of the art breast imaging unit has been built at Mount Vernon Hospital.</p>
<p>During your first two years working with us you will not only be able to consolidate and develop your general radiographic skills but also acquire basic competencies in CT.</p>
<p>Opportunities to train in MRI and US are open to all staff, these posts are awarded on merit, not experience.</p>
<p>The radiology department is committed to developing their radiographers and we positively encourage and support extended roles and post graduate training. Currently we have radiographers undertaking Post graduate Certificates in ultrasound, a radiographer led HSG and PICC line insertion service and reporting radiographers providing musculo-skeletal reporting.</p>
<p>Our services are provided on two sites at the Hillingdon and Mount Vernon Hospitals.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>You will be expected to participate in the radiographer shift rota and the out of hours duties on both sites. Main duties include:</p>
<ul>
<li>To produce images of diagnostic quality that are properly identified with regard to patient's name, side examined, date of examination etc., in line with trust and departmental protocols.</li>
<li>Be adequately trained in the safe and competent use of equipment prior to operating it.</li>
<li>To be fully competent in the operation of all appropriate imaging equipment.</li>
<li>Use knowledge and skill to adapt your radiographic technique for complicated cases.</li>
<li>Be responsible for the welfare and comfort of patients in the department.</li>
<li>Assist with the training and supervision of student radiographers, assistant practitioners and radiographic assistants.</li>
<li>Participate in the departments radiographer shift rota and out of hours rota to provide 24/7 radiology cover.</li>
</ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services, including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.</p>
<p>The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals, and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.</p>
<p>We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>04 November 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £35,763 to £43,466 a year
      
        per annum (incl. of HCAA)
      
    </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>394-DRAD-041125</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Hillingdon/Mount Vernon Hospital</p>
            <p>Uxbridge/Northwood</p>
            <p>UB8 3NN</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.</p>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p>Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.</p>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Person specification
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>BSc in Radiography or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>HCPC Registered</li>
        
        <li>Expertise in general radiography</li>
        
        <li>A good working knowledge of radiographic techniques</li>
        
        <li>Demonstrates excellent patient care</li>
        
        <li>Commitment to work as part of the radiographer shift rota over 7  days</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Trained in IV cannulation</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
  


  
    
      
        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Person specification
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>BSc in Radiography or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>HCPC Registered</li>
          
          <li>Expertise in general radiography</li>
          
          <li>A good working knowledge of radiographic techniques</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrates excellent patient care</li>
          
          <li>Commitment to work as part of the radiographer shift rota over 7  days</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Trained in IV cannulation</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

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

      

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


      
  
    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Hillingdon/Mount Vernon Hospital</p>
            <p>Uxbridge/Northwood</p>
            <p>UB8 3NN</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
        <h2>Employer details</h2>
        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Hillingdon/Mount Vernon Hospital</p>
                    <p>Uxbridge/Northwood</p>
                    <p>UB8 3NN</p>
        
      

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

Diagnostic Radiographer

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Clinical or Counselling Psychologist to lead the psychological provision for Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Mental Health Team.</p> <p>The successful candidate will be Lead Psychologist for a vibrant multi-disciplinary team working with service users and their families presenting with diverse and complex social and health needs. You will work closely with the Operational and Clinical Leads to ensure the delivery of a high quality, accessible, and inclusive psychological service drawing on a range of psychological approaches. You will promote psychological and trauma-informed practice within the teams and wider service area through consultation (informal and formal), training and reflective practice. You will supervise a Band 7 psychologist as well as other psychological staff. You will collaborate closely with colleagues from psychology, Arts Therapy and Occupational Therapy to jointly develop a borough-wide groups therapies programme. There are significant opportunities for service development, quality improvement, and innovative practice in this post as part of the Trust's Community Health Transformation Programme.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>The successful candidate will be closely involved with the Department of Tower Hamlets Locality Psychology, under whose governance you will have regular opportunities for continuing professional development. Within our lively and enthusiastic Adult Multi-Disciplinary Psychology Team a range of approaches are promoted, including CBT, CFT, narrative therapy, community psychology and trauma informed care, supported by strong peer and specialist supervision. We also liaise closely with North Thames Clinical Psychology Doctorate courses.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>24 October 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
    <p>
      £64,156 to £71,148 a year
      
        per annum Inc HCAs
      
    </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>363-TH7557843</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Mental Health Team</p>
      <p>Barkantine Centre, 121 Westferry Road</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>E14 8JH</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <ul>  <li>To deliver the systematic provision of a high quality specialist clinical / counselling psychology service to the Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Team.</li>  <li>To act as Lead Psychologist for the Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Team.</li>  <li>The Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Team psychologist will be responsible for the day-to-day management of psychological provision to the team. To identify areas for development or challenges and work closely with the clinical leads, operational manager and senior psychologists for community to implement and address these.</li>  <li>To promote and support psychosocial interventions through assessment, care planning, consultation and supervision in collaboration with each team. </li>  <li>To assist the Operational Lead and Lead Psychologists with the implementation of the community transformation programme. To develop closer links with community partners and develop innovative ways of delivering trauma-informed psychological interventions in ways that meet the needs of the community in Tower Hamlets. </li>  <li>To provide specialist advice to the teams and voluntary sector agencies concerning the assessment, treatment and management of the client group accessing team. </li>  <li>To propose and implement policy changes within the area served by the team in collaboration with Service and Professional management.</li> </ul>
  

  
    
      
        Job description
      
    
    
      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <ul>  <li>To deliver the systematic provision of a high quality specialist clinical / counselling psychology service to the Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Team.</li>  <li>To act as Lead Psychologist for the Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Team.</li>  <li>The Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Team psychologist will be responsible for the day-to-day management of psychological provision to the team. To identify areas for development or challenges and work closely with the clinical leads, operational manager and senior psychologists for community to implement and address these.</li>  <li>To promote and support psychosocial interventions through assessment, care planning, consultation and supervision in collaboration with each team. </li>  <li>To assist the Operational Lead and Lead Psychologists with the implementation of the community transformation programme. To develop closer links with community partners and develop innovative ways of delivering trauma-informed psychological interventions in ways that meet the needs of the community in Tower Hamlets. </li>  <li>To provide specialist advice to the teams and voluntary sector agencies concerning the assessment, treatment and management of the client group accessing team. </li>  <li>To propose and implement policy changes within the area served by the team in collaboration with Service and Professional management.</li> </ul>
    
  


      
  
    <h2>Person Specification</h2>
    
    
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          Education
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology  or equivalent</li>
        
        <li>HCPC registration</li>
        
        <li>BPS accredited degree in psychology or equivalent</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Further training in a therapeutic modality relevant to severe and enduring mental health</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
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          Experience
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Experience of working as a specialist clinical or counselling psychologist in including relevant experience working in a multi-disciplinary team for adults with severe and enduring mental health problems.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of working with a wide variety of service user groups across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of planning and exercising full clinical responsibility for service users' psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of work in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters.</li>
        
      </ul>
      
      
        <h4>Desirable</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of developing and delivering specialist training programmes</li>
          
          <li>Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.</li>
          
        </ul>
      
    
    
      <h3 id="skill_category_3">
        
          Knowledge and Skills
        
      </h3>
      
      <h4>Essential</h4>
      <ul>
        
        <li>Highly-developed communication skills at overcoming barriers to understanding and acceptance.</li>
        
        <li>Skills in working in multidisciplinary settings.</li>
        
        <li>Skills in providing advice and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.</li>
        
        <li>Working knowledge of the practices and approaches of other key disciplines, professions and agencies involved in the care and management network, including medical, employment, social, educational and criminal justice systems.</li>
        
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        Person Specification
      
    
    
      
      
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            Education
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology  or equivalent</li>
          
          <li>HCPC registration</li>
          
          <li>BPS accredited degree in psychology or equivalent</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Further training in a therapeutic modality relevant to severe and enduring mental health</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_2">
          
            Experience
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Experience of working as a specialist clinical or counselling psychologist in including relevant experience working in a multi-disciplinary team for adults with severe and enduring mental health problems.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of working with a wide variety of service user groups across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of planning and exercising full clinical responsibility for service users' psychological care and treatment within the context of a multidisciplinary care plan.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of work in a multi-cultural setting, including working with interpreters.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
          <h4>Desirable</h4>
          <ul>
            
            <li>Experience of developing and delivering specialist training programmes</li>
            
            <li>Experience of the application of psychology in different cultural contexts.</li>
            
          </ul>
        
      
      
        <h3 id="skill_category_3">
          
            Knowledge and Skills
          
        </h3>
        
        <h4>Essential</h4>
        <ul>
          
          <li>Highly-developed communication skills at overcoming barriers to understanding and acceptance.</li>
          
          <li>Skills in working in multidisciplinary settings.</li>
          
          <li>Skills in providing advice and consultation to other professional and non-professional groups.</li>
          
          <li>Working knowledge of the practices and approaches of other key disciplines, professions and agencies involved in the care and management network, including medical, employment, social, educational and criminal justice systems.</li>
          
        </ul>
        
        
      
    
  



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

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

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

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

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>East London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Mental Health Team</p>
      <p>Barkantine Centre, 121 Westferry Road</p>
      <p>London</p>
            <p>E14 8JH</p>
    
  

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

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>East London NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Mental Health Team</p>
          <p>Barkantine Centre, 121 Westferry Road</p>
          <p>London</p>
                    <p>E14 8JH</p>
        
      

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

Highly Specialist Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity for a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist to join our established Specialist Psychotherapy Service at BSMHFT, to support us in delivering and developing high quality therapy services for patients with complex attachment trauma and emotional needs. This post is open to professionals with a core mental health profession EG: psychology (clinical or counselling), art psychotherapy, mental health nursing or related field with further training in and experience of providing psychodynamic psychotherapy.</p>
<p>We are a well-established service that has been providing therapeutic services for over thirty years, for people with complex and enduring emotional difficulties. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of people committed to providing and maintaining high quality and compassionate psychological care and supporting staff in applying psychodynamic ideas to their work through the provision of supervision, consultation and training. Continuing professional development and the opportunity to learn from experience is highly valued in this service.</p>
<p>We are looking for someone who has a training and experience in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and an understanding and an interest in Compassion Focused Therapy and who is willing to engage in further training to meet the needs of the service. Any further training required will be supported by SPS. The post offers the opportunity to be involved in both individual and group therapy.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>A psychodynamic approach underpins all of our work at SPS. We provide group and individual long term psychotherapy for up to years. This includes a compassion focused group psychotherapy programme, a therapeutic day programme, analytic group work and individual psychotherapy. We also provide supervision, reflective practice , consultation, link work and training to staff across the trust and you would be expected to contribute to these activities as needed with a focus on the clinical provision in SPS.</p>
<p>As a member of the team you will be expected to contribute to projects that are aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of our service to our diverse Birmingham population.</p>
<p>You will be supported in this post through clinical supervision, reflective practice and line management arrangements. This position will be based at Callum Lodge in Winson Green and Coach House at the Uffculme site, although travel to other sites on occasion may be required.</p>
<p>There will be opportunities to work with colleagues across the trust on specific projects and there is an option to be part of the on call rota system.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.</p>
<p>Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.</p>


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

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £55,690 to £62,682 a year
      
        per annum, pro rata
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Full-time,
        
      
        
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>436-7553256</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Callum Lodge / Coach House</p>
      <p>242 Lodge Road</p>
      <p>Birmingham</p>
            <p>B18 5SJ</p>
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    <p>For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.</p>
  

  
    
      
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          Qualifications
        
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          Professional Body
        
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        <li>Registered with the BPC/UKCP or equivalent  as a Psychodynamic or Psychoanalytic Adult Psychotherapist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENT registration body</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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          <li>Registered with the BPC/UKCP or equivalent  as a Psychodynamic or Psychoanalytic Adult Psychotherapist, and evidence of continuing professional development as required by the BPC/UKCP/ EQUIVALENT registration body</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>
  

  
    <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
    <p>
      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <h3 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>Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Callum Lodge / Coach House</p>
      <p>242 Lodge Road</p>
      <p>Birmingham</p>
            <p>B18 5SJ</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <h3>Employer name</h3>
        <p>Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Callum Lodge / Coach House</p>
          <p>242 Lodge Road</p>
          <p>Birmingham</p>
                    <p>B18 5SJ</p>
        
      

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

Band 8a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

Therapeutic Practitioner

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><strong>This role is offered on a permanent basis</strong><strong>. The hours are part-time, 22.5 hours per week.</strong></p>  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Perinatal Mental Health Team due to current post holder leaving.</p> <p>We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Psychological Practitioner (Psychologist, Adult Psychotherapist, Arts Psychotherapist or CBT Therapist) to join our well-established MDT working in the Perinatal Mental Health Service.</p> <p>The Perinatal Mental Health Service provides evidence based care for women, their infants and their families, in line with the commitments set out in the NHS Long Term plan. The service prioritises access and care for women with moderate to severe mental health difficulties and works closely with general adult services, maternity, primary care and social care.</p> <p>While this post will primarily focus on delivering psychological interventions to individuals and families (both directly and by supervising and supporting MDT colleagues) there will also be scope for delivering training, teaching and consultation to other professionals.</p> <p>The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and engaged Psychological Interventions team and will receive regular supervision and CPD as well as informal support.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul>  <li>To be responsible for promoting the psychological health and well-being of women within the perinatal service and to provide specialist advice guidance to other staff members when required.</li>  <li>To provide of high-quality evidence-based psychological treatments to women with complex co-morbidity, providing individually tailored psychological treatment programmes addressing problems such as severe depression and anxiety, perinatal obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bipolar disorder, personality disorder and psychosis. The post holder will provide either direct treatment of vulnerable women, and consultation/guidance/training to non-psychological staff</li>  <li>To support the wider health and social care environment in raising awareness around perinatal mental health issues in general and within psychological therapy approaches</li>  <li>Emphasis is on multi-disciplinary team working delivering good psychological outcomes (rather than emphasis on psychotherapy).</li>  <li>The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, facilitating the integration of a psychological perspective into the team's understanding of the clinical issues.</li>  <li>To utilise research skills for audit, policy and service development</li>  <li>The role may entail working as lead health care professional if appropriate.</li> </ul> <p><strong>The qualification, training &amp; experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.</strong></p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.</p> <p>Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:</p> <ul>  <li>72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.</li>  <li>76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.</li>  <li>81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.</li> </ul> <p>This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>07 November 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 (pro rata)
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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          Part-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>327-25-933</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
      <p>Pullman Place</p>
      <p>Great Western Road</p>
      <p>Gloucester</p>
            <p>GL13WL</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p>Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.</p> <p><strong>Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.</strong></p> <p><strong>The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -<em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas</a></em></strong></p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey.</p> <p><strong>Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.</strong></p> <p><strong>The Trust is required to work in line with the Governments UK Visa and Immigration Rules and Regulations. For more information about sponsorship for certain roles, please visit -<em><a href="https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas</a></em></strong></p>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>Qualifications as per essential criteria in person specification</li>
        
        <li>A clear interest in perinatal mental health</li>
        
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        <li>Broad range of post qualification experience</li>
        
        <li>Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS.</li>
        
        <li>Experience of maintaining working relationships and a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical aggression.</li>
        
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          <li>Broad range of post qualification experience</li>
          
          <li>Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, complex, highly technical and/or clinically sensitive information to clients, their families, carers and other professional colleagues, both within and outside the NHS.</li>
          
          <li>Experience of maintaining working relationships and a high degree of professionalism in the face of highly emotive and distressing problems, verbal abuse, and the threat of physical aggression.</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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        <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>Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>Pullman Place</p>
      <p>Great Western Road</p>
      <p>Gloucester</p>
            <p>GL13WL</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/" target="_blank">https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust</p>
        <h3>Address</h3>
        
          
          <p>Pullman Place</p>
          <p>Great Western Road</p>
          <p>Gloucester</p>
                    <p>GL13WL</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/" target="_blank">https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Perinatal Psychological Therapist

Operational Lead Radiographer- Cardiac CT & MRI

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p>An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust (SABP) and work within Surrey Heath Community Mental Health Recovery Service (CMHRS).</p> <p><strong>We are looking for part-time two roles; 2 days and 3 days.</strong></p> <p>The post offers a diverse range of experience working with people with complex mental health difficulties. You will join a friendly and supportive group of psychologists in the locality and there will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills through CPD.</p> <p>The trust has an enviable care pathways system which values psychology, psychotherapy and the arts psychotherapies and there are opportunities to train in CBT for psychosis, family interventions, CBT for personality disorders, compassion-focussed supervision, EMDR and structured clinical management. Employees are also able to access leadership and management as well as coaching and mentoring specific to psychologists and additional supervisors training.</p> <p>As a Trust we pride our-selves on our innovative and collaborative approach to providing the highest quality, person-centered care. We have a comprehensive primary care personality disorder services as well as established primary care MH teams working alongside GP practices. We are continuing to develop integrated care pathways across primary and secondary care.</p>   <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p>o To assess, plan, implement and evaluate the psychological needs of people using our services.</p> <p>o To mentor, supervise and teach qualified and unqualified staff including students.</p> <p>o Promoting a psychological perspective both within teams and sharing with other colleagues.</p> <p>o Work collaboratively with team managers/ Clinical leads in the development and delivering of effective services.</p> <p>o The postholder will be expected to work flexibly within the service.</p> <p>o To lead on complex and challenging cases and develop expertise within area of specialism.</p> <p>o Participating in the recruitment and selection of staff.</p> <p>o Leading on a specific service development projects.</p> <p>Please note: Subject to reasonable adjustments in respect of any disability, candidates must possess a valid driving licence and be able to drive and have the unrestricted use of a car or motorcycle for work at all times including community based work.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the leading provider of mental health, learning disability, neurodevelopmental and drug and alcohol services in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We support people of all ages and are passionate about providing high quality care that is delivered at the right time as close to home as possible to help people recover and stay well.</p> <p>We are one of the top 10 mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Trust to work for nationwide. Our Trust is an inclusive and supportive employer that offers a wide range of staff networks, flexible working, free parking and excellent health and wellbeing support. We also provide a wide range of opportunities to help staff develop and progress.</p> <p>Surrey is a beautiful county lying just 30 minutes away from Central London and from the South Coast. Our historic market towns and bustling districts are enveloped in wonderful countryside, and our excellent road and rail networks bring the rest of the country within easy reach. For international travel, both Gatwick and Heathrow airports are nearby.</p> <p><strong>Please note that we reserve the right to close posts as soon as sufficient applications are received.</strong></p> <p><strong>Regrettably, due to UK Home Office requirements we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately, your application form will be rejected from the process.</strong></p> <p>We look forward to receiving your application!</p>       
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>27 October 2025</p>

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 8a</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £57,888 to £64,880 a year
      
        (Incl. 5% Fringe HCAS) per annum, pro rata
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>325-6926580-COMM-C</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Theta Building, Lyon Way</p>
            <p>Frimley, Camberley, Surrey</p>
            <p>GU16 7ER</p>
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        <li>Doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology</li>
        
        <li>Completion of an appropriate clinical supervision course to enable supervision of trainees</li>
        
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        <li>Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues  and cognitive profiles</li>
        
        <li>Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and  individual therapeutic</li>
        
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          <li>Experience of working with people from across the life span with a range of mental health issues  and cognitive profiles</li>
          
          <li>Experience across a range of psychological models including systemic, behavioural and  individual therapeutic</li>
          
          <li>Demonstrable post registration/clinical experience and competency relevant to this care  group.</li>
          
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
      <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
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          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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      <p>Theta Building, Lyon Way</p>
            <p>Frimley, Camberley, Surrey</p>
            <p>GU16 7ER</p>
    
  

  
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        <p><a href="https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>
      
  

  
    
    
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
    
  



  
      
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        <p>Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust</p>
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          <p>Theta Building, Lyon Way</p>
                    <p>Frimley, Camberley, Surrey</p>
                    <p>GU16 7ER</p>
        
      

      
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            <p><a href="https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us" target="_blank">https://www.sabp.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)</a></p>

Band 8a Clinical or Counselling Psychologist- job share (3 & 2 days)

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p><b>Theatre Practitioner – RGN / ODP | KIMS Hospital, Maidstone</b><b>Full Time, Permanent | Competitive Salary (in line with Agenda for Change)</b></p><p>Are you an experienced and patient-focused&nbsp;<b>Scrub Practitioner</b>&nbsp;looking to work in a supportive, state-of-the-art environment where your development matters?</p><p>At&nbsp;<b>KIMS Hospital</b>, we’re proud to offer exciting opportunities within our&nbsp;<b>AfPP-accredited Theatres team</b>—the only private team in Kent to hold this distinction. We are expanding due to&nbsp;<b>internal promotions</b>, and we're looking for dedicated and skilled&nbsp;<b>Registered Nurses (RGN)</b>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<b>Operating Department Practitioners (ODP)</b>&nbsp;to join us in delivering the highest standards of perioperative care.</p><p>This is more than just a role—it’s a chance to&nbsp;<b>shape your career your way,</b>&nbsp;you’ll have access to&nbsp;<b>structured training and development opportunities</b>&nbsp;across a range of specialties. You’ll also work&nbsp;<b>alongside some of the region’s leading consultants</b>, gaining invaluable experience in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.</p><p>This role is 40 hours per week between Monday and Saturday.&nbsp; Saturdays are on average one per month.</p><p><b>Apply today to advance your theatre career with KIMS Hospital—where excellence meets opportunity.</b></p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <ul> <li>Providing expert scrub support for general and orthopaedic cases.</li> <li>Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care</li> <li>Collaborating effectively with departments such as Imaging, Wards, and Sterile Services</li> <li>Ensuring patient dignity, comfort, and confidentiality at all times</li> <li>Upholding ethical and legal standards in your own practice and that of your colleagues</li></ul>  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p>Our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to fostering a culture where you feel&nbsp;<b>valued, supported, and empowered to grow</b>.</p><p><b>Our comprehensive benefits include:</b></p><ul> <li>Competitive salary</li> <li>33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) plus a day off for your birthday</li> <li>Free secure on-site parking</li> <li>Private health insurance</li> <li>Life assurance</li> <li>Pension scheme</li> <li>Up to 40% discount on selected KIMS Hospital services</li> <li>Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Retail discounts and cashback offers</li> <li>Discounted gym membership</li> <li>Annual flu vaccination and free eye test</li></ul><p>At KIMS Hospital, we are passionate about creating a&nbsp;<b>diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace</b>. We are proud to be an&nbsp;<b>equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer</b>, committed to reflecting the communities we serve.</p>


      
        
  <h2>Details</h2>
  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>03 November 2025</p>

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

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

  
  
  
    <h3>Salary</h3>
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      Depending on experience
      
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  <h3 id="contract_type_heading">Contract</h3>
  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
    <h3 id="working_pattern_heading">Working pattern</h3>
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          Full-time
        
      
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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>3125-1</p>
  

  
    
      
        <h3 id="employer_location_heading">Job locations</h3>
      
      
        <p>K I M S Hospital Ltd</p>
      
      <p>Newnham Court Way</p>
      <p>Weavering</p>
      <p>Maidstone</p>
      <p>Kent</p>
      <p>ME14 5FT</p>
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          Qualifications
        
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      <h4>Essential</h4>
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        <li>Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration</li>
        
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          Experience
        
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        <li>Passion for high-quality, patient-centred care </li>
        
        <li>Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>While Theatre experience (NHS or private) is desirable, we also welcome enthusiastic newly qualified practitioners ready to grow in this role.</li>
          
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            Qualifications
          
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        <h4>Essential</h4>
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          <li>Registered Practitioner (RGN or ODP) with current NMC/HCPC registration</li>
          
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            Experience
          
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          <li>Passion for high-quality, patient-centred care </li>
          
          <li>Evidence of ongoing professional development and enthusiasm for learning</li>
          
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          <h4>Desirable</h4>
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            <li>While Theatre experience (NHS or private) is desirable, we also welcome enthusiastic newly qualified practitioners ready to grow in this role.</li>
            
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    <h3 id="dbs-message">Disclosure and Barring Service Check</h3>
    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

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

      

      
        <h3 id="uk-registration">UK Registration</h3>
        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h2>Employer details</h2>
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    <p>KIMS Hospital</p>
    <h3>Address</h3>
    
      
      <p>K I M S Hospital Ltd</p>
      
      <p>Newnham Court Way</p>
      <p>Weavering</p>
      <p>Maidstone</p>
      <p>Kent</p>
      <p>ME14 5FT</p>
    
  

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

  



  
      
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        <p>KIMS Hospital</p>
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          <p>K I M S Hospital Ltd</p>
          
          <p>Newnham Court Way</p>
          <p>Weavering</p>
          <p>Maidstone</p>
          <p>Kent</p>
          <p>ME14 5FT</p>
        
      

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

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