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<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<p>Are you an&nbsp;experienced and innovative HCPC-registered Practitioner Psychologist&nbsp;looking to take the next step in your career?&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a&nbsp;multi-disciplinary psychological therapies team which covers both male and female adult acute inpatient wards (23 beds in total) at Potters Bar Clinic.</p>

<p>You will be joining us at an exciting time as we are developing a new pathway for young adults who present with complex trauma, and you will have a key role in contributing to this service development.&nbsp;There are opportunities for further training relevant to the therapeutic work.</p>

<p>You&nbsp;will provide a clinical service of specialist psychology assessments and interventions to a number of adult service users with&nbsp;acute mental health needs&nbsp;on the ward. You will also provide a specialist clinical perspective in relation to other service users with whom you might not be directly involved. Potters Bar uses a formulation driven and trauma informed model of care.</p>
<p>Reporting directly to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training.</p>
<p>As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user’s caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Your Psychologist career at&nbsp;Potters Bar Clinic&nbsp;will be enjoyable and rewarding as you develop specialist skills throughout your time with us. Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous career development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career.</p>
<p>It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment, a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like.</p>
For more information, please contact Sigal Spigel, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection">[email&nbsp;protected]</a> ; T: 01707 858 585
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<strong>Please refer to the job spec when applying. The job spec gives detailed information regarding the job requirements in terms of hours and skills.</strong>
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<p><strong>As a Psychologist you will be:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Working autonomously to provide a specialist psychology service to patients as agreed by Consultant Psychiatrist, Therapies Lead, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and in discussion with wider MDT.</li>
    <li>Undertaking specialist assessments.</li>
    <li>Providing specialist interventions according to formulations based on an appropriate conceptual framework, NICE guidelines, evidence from research, and in accordance with the wider MDT formulation and interventions.</li>
    <li>Be involved in running therapeutic groups on the ward as agreed.</li>
    <li>Continually monitor risk of all patients for whom there is direct contact, or regarding which the post holder receives relevant information, ensure acute risk is managed, liaise with MDT (and in particular responsible psychiatrist) regarding risk, and update electronic record including risk assessment as required.</li>
    <li>Ensuring that all clinical work is adequately recoded in the electronic patient record.</li>
    <li>Attending ward rounds (and other MDT meetings), case conferences, CPAs as required, and provide reports in advance for these in accordance with local procedures.</li>
    <li>Preparing clinical; reports as required, e.g. assessment reports, discharge summaries.</li>
    <li>Liaising with internal and external colleagues as required</li>
    <li>Completing all recording and reporting tasks associated with clinical work.</li>
    <li>Facilitating ‘reflective practice’ sessions for the ward-based staff as agreed within the psychological therapies team and in discussion with wider MDT.&nbsp;Please note that the reflective practice sessions take place at 7:30am and 7:30pm to cover day and night ward-based staff. There is flexibility in the working arrangements to accommodate these working patterns.</li>
</ul>
<p>&nbsp;<strong>To be successful in this role, you'll need:</strong></p>
<ul type="disc">
    <li>Have BPS recognised psychology degrees</li>
    <li>Be HCPC registered</li>
    <li>Have understanding of evidence-based psychological practice</li>
    <li>Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting</li>
    <li>Experience in inpatient work preferable but not essential</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Where you will be working:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Location:&nbsp;</strong>190 Barnet Road,&nbsp;Potters Bar,&nbsp;Hertfordshire,&nbsp;EN6 2SE</p>
<p>Join the team at Potters Bar Clinic providing care for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders in an established 24-hour care environment. The CAMHS Tier 4 Low Secure services are for young people aged 13–18.<br>
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Potters Bar Clinic is located in a residential area, only one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station, with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.</p>
<p><strong>What you will get:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Annual salary of £53,000, pro rata considered 4 days a week</li>
    <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!</li>
    <li>Free meals and parking</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.</li>
    <li>24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be</li>
    <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.</li>
    <li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li>
    <li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package&nbsp;so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li>
</ul>
<p>There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.</p>
<p>A full job description and personal specification is available upon request.</p>
<p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p>

<p>You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.</p>
<p><em>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.</em></p>

		
	
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Clinical/Counselling Psychologist Adult Wards

<h2>Introduction</h2>
	
		
			<p>Are you passionate about transforming young lives through expert psychiatric care? Join Rhodes Wood Hospital, a supportive and experienced team as a Consultant Psychiatrist within our Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CYPMHS), providing specialist care for young people aged 12 to 18 with eating disorders. You will work in a service that delivers evidence-based, individualised treatment programmes designed to meet each young person’s unique needs.</p>
<p>As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will review referrals, conduct admission assessments, and ensure effective management plans are in place. You will lead risk assessments, oversee physical health evaluations, and provide clinical leadership, supervision, and reflective practice for key workers within the team. Your role will include supervising non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees, participating in the on-call rota (currently 1 in 6), and supporting cross-cover arrangements for colleagues during leave periods.</p>
<p>You will uphold governance standards, maintain accurate records, and ensure culturally competent practice aligned with safeguarding requirements. Collaboration is key—you will establish strong working relationships with GPs, CYPMHS community teams, commissioners, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care. Participation in clinical governance, annual appraisal, and CPD is essential, alongside an interest in research and teaching to support service development.</p>
<p><strong>As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be required to:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission</li>
    <li>Conduct Admission assessment and ensure effective management plans</li>
    <li>To participate in the assessment and management of children and young people referred to the Service</li>
    <li>To conduct risk assessment and review regularly</li>
    <li>To assess physical health </li>
    <li>To provide leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management to the key workers on the team</li>
    <li>To abide by, and contribute to, the governance arrangements and processes of the service. This includes providing a culturally competent practice, appropriate record keeping, and discharging duties under the safeguarding children agenda.</li>
    <li>To supervise non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees allocated to the teams. </li>
    <li>To enact cross cover arrangements for annual, study and professional leave, with the other child and adolescent psychiatrists in the department. </li>
    <li>Participation in the CYPMHS Consultant on-call duty rota. </li>
    <li>To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists</li>
    <li>&nbsp;An interest in research and a willingness to supervise trainees will be encouraged.</li>
    <li>To establish effective working relationships with GPs, CYPMHS community teams, specialists and commissioners.</li>
    <li>To uphold the principles of Clinical Governance and adhere to the organisation’s clinical governance requirements.</li>
    <li>To take part in an Annual Appraisal Programme, with the development of Personal Development Plans, focused on Continuing Professional Development.</li>
    <li>To adhere to all the organisations policies and procedures.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>To be successful in this role, you will need:</strong></p>
<ul>
    <li>Registered on the GMC Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practise.</li>
    <li>Experience of CYPMHS Eating Disorders </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>What You’ll Get</strong></p>
<p>At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:</p>
<ul>
    <li>Competitive annual salary</li>
    <li>£5000 car allowance</li>
    <li>£10,000 signing on fee</li>
    <li>30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!</li>
    <li>A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution</li>
    <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals</li>
    <li>Voluntary benefits</li>
    <li>Medical indemnity cover</li>
    <li>Access to our Rewards &amp; Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!</li>
    <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance</li>
    <li>Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts</li>
    <li>Life Assurance, for added peace of mind</li>
    <li>Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.</li>
    <li>24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be</li>
    <li>Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time</li>
    <li>Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>About your next employer:</strong></p>
<p>Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.</em></p>
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<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p></p><p>Are you a qualified Counsellor for Depression (CfD) looking to make a real difference in people's lives? Nouvita Healthcare is seeking dedicated, sessional counsellors to join our growing<strong>NHS Talking Therapies</strong>team. This hybrid role offers flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapy to adults experiencing common mental health issues.</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><p>Youll work within the<strong>NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework</strong>, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the<strong>Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)</strong>model.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul> <li><p>Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions</p></li> <li><p>Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice</p></li> <li><p>Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system</p></li> <li><p>Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies</p></li> <li><p>Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development</p></li></ul>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p></p><p>Nouvita Healthcare is an established provider of specialist health and social care services across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centred mental health support and therapeutic services in hospital, residential and now in outpatient settings. Our focus is on empowering recovery and improving outcomes through effective, compassionate care. At Nouvita, we value continuous improvement and foster an environment where all staff have a voice and can develop their careers.</p><p>We are committed to:</p><p>Delivering high-quality mental health services</p><p>Maintaining excellent clinical governance and patient outcomes</p><p>Supporting staff development and wellbeing</p><p>Promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity in everything we do</p><p><em></em></p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>27 August 2025</p>

  
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      £25 a session
      
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  <p>Permanent</p>

  

  
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      <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
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      <p>Hatfield</p>
      <p>Hertfordshire</p>
      <p>AL100BU</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p></p><p>Youll work within the<strong>NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework</strong>, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the<strong>Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)</strong>model.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions</p></li> <li><p>Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice</p></li> <li><p>Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system</p></li> <li><p>Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies</p></li> <li><p>Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development</p></li></ul>
  

  
    
      
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      <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
      <p></p><p>Youll work within the<strong>NHS Talking Therapies (IAPT) framework</strong>, delivering short-term counselling interventions that are person-centred and guided by the<strong>Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD)</strong>model.</p><p><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Conducting assessments and delivering therapy sessions</p></li> <li><p>Supporting clients through their mental health journeys using evidence-based practice</p></li> <li><p>Maintaining clear, timely clinical notes on our digital system</p></li> <li><p>Collaborating with team members, supervisors, and partner agencies</p></li> <li><p>Participating in regular supervision, training, and professional development</p></li></ul>
    
  


      
  
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        <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
        
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        <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
        
        <li>- At least 2 years of post-qualification experience</li>
        
        <li>- Experience delivering time-limited counselling</li>
        
        <li>- Remote counselling qualification and good IT skills</li>
        
        <li>- Ability to travel within Hertfordshire as needed</li>
        
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        <h4>Desirable</h4>
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          <li>- Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li>
          
          <li>- A flexible, client-focused approach</li>
          
          <li>- A solid understanding of confidentiality, ethics, and safeguarding</li>
          
          <li>- Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards</li>
          
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          <li>- BACP membership (Accreditation or working towards it)</li>
          
          <li>- Qualification in CfD</li>
          
          <li>- At least 2 years of post-qualification experience</li>
          
          <li>- Experience delivering time-limited counselling</li>
          
          <li>- Remote counselling qualification and good IT skills</li>
          
          <li>- Ability to travel within Hertfordshire as needed</li>
          
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            <li>- Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li>
            
            <li>- A flexible, client-focused approach</li>
            
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            <li>- Commitment to equality, diversity, and professional standards</li>
            
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    <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
  

  

  
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      Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
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        <p>This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.</p>
      

      

      
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        <p>
          Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 
          <a href="https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/working-health/overseas-health-professionals" target="_blank">NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).</a>
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    <h3>Employer name</h3>
    <p>Nouvita Limited</p>
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      <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
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      <p>Hatfield</p>
      <p>Hertfordshire</p>
      <p>AL100BU</p>
    
  

  
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        <p>Nouvita Limited</p>
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          <p>33 Wellfield Close</p>
          <p></p>
          <p>Hatfield</p>
          <p>Hertfordshire</p>
          <p>AL100BU</p>
        
      

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

NHS Jobs

Sessional Counsellor

Clinical/Counselling Psychologist

<h2>Job summary</h2>
  <p></p><p><strong>An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic therapy team. We are looking for a part time position (3 days a week) for a Speech and Language Therapy Assistant within our Adult SLT Service. We work with patients in their own homes, in clinics at inpatient neuro-rehabilitation and in Lister Hospital.</strong></p>
<p>The post-holder will need to be organised, enthusiastic, a good communicator and will have previous experience in a rehabilitation or care delivery setting. You will be assisting in the rehabilitation of patients with a wide range of neurological needs (including physical, communication and cognitive) which may include both individual sessions and group work. You will be working closely with the Speech and Language Therapists and a wider MDT including the medical team, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Nurses. You will need to be able to keep accurate clinical records and have good clerical/ administrative skills.</p>
<p>*Proposed interview date: 23-Jan-2026*</p>



  <h3>Main duties of the job</h3>
  <p></p><p>The post-holder will be responsible for supporting Speech and Language Therapists with the assessment and management of adults with acquired communication, speech, language or eating and drinking disorders.</p>
<p>You will carry out therapy plans with patients who may have a range of diagnoses including stroke, Parkinson's, dementia, Motor Neuron disease and other progressive neurological conditions. You will need to build excellent rapport with patients and providing them with a high level of care.</p>
<p>You will need to be able to keep accurate clinical records and have good clerical/ administrative skills.</p>
<p>You will support the team with resource building, such as low tech augmentative and alternative communication aids (AAC).</p>
<p>You will help to run communication groups alongside other SLTAs.</p>
<p>The Speech and Language Therapy Service in East &amp; North Hertfordshire is an integrated acute and community service covering community clinics, inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation and the Acute and Stroke teams based at the Lister Hospital. There are frequent opportunities for gaining skills in other areas and career progression.</p>
<p>You will be joining a highly experienced team of Speech and Language Therapists who work innovatively across acute, community and neurological rehabilitation settings.</p>



  <h3>About us</h3>
  <p></p><p>A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. You'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staff. We put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities.</p> <p>Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust vision. We welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds.</p> <p>We don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply now</p> <p>You've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.</p> <p>Word versions of documents are available if needed to allow for any adaptations to be made i.e. font, colour, background, convert to Read Aloud.</p>


      
        
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  <h3 id="date_posted_heading">Date posted</h3>
  <p>30 Rhagfyr 2025</p>

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

    
      
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      <p>Band 4</p>
  
  

  
  
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      £27,485 to £30,162 a year
      
        per annum pro rata
      
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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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  <h3 id="reference_number_heading">Reference number</h3>
  
  <p>812-25-RE-SLTA-01</p>
  

  
    
      
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      <p>Howard Court</p>
      <p>14 Tewin Road</p>
      <p>Welwyn Garden City</p>
      <p></p>
      <p>AL7 1BW</p>
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    <h2>Job description</h2>
    <h3>Job responsibilities</h3>
    <p></p><p>The SLT service offers the following:* Regular whole service and local team meetings* Structured in-service training and support for external courses* Multidisciplinary team working* Regular clinical supervision and annual appraisal*Encouragement to participate in service development projects* Clinical leads for advice, support and supervision*Excellent AAC provision and links to regional Hubs* Use of SystmOne as electronic patient record and mobile working. * Hertfordshire has good transport links to London and the surrounding areas</p> <p>We value our staff and see clinical supervision as a priority both through senior supervision and peer support models. Annual appraisal and personal objective setting is a Trust priority.</p> <p>The post-holders will work closely with Speech and Language Therapists and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team to support assessment and management of adults with acquired communication and swallowing needs.</p> <p>Full details in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.</p> <p>Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.</p>
  

  
    
      
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Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

<p><strong>Function(s)</strong> Administration, Operations &amp; Service Delivery, Senior Management, Training</p> <p><strong>Sector(s)</strong> Health, Social Care &amp; Welfare</p> Details <p>Please submit your CV &amp; cover letter to , cover letter must include:</p> <p>Tell us about your trauma training &amp; how it has supported your work with people who have had traumatic experiences</p> <p>Confirm you have read the job description &amp; can commit to the shifts</p> <p>Why you feel you are the best candidate for this role &amp; when you are able to start</p> Role Summary <p>In this role you will primarily work 1-2-1 with adult clients who have experienced trauma, your role is to work with them short-term over 12 sessions providing a focused therapy based in phase 1 of the tri-phase model</p> <p>As an experienced Counsellor, you will provide mentoring for newly qualified Counsellors &amp; other team members</p> <p>You will work remotely (online video) &amp; in person in Welwyn Garden City, &amp; other satellite locations in Herts</p> Our Ideal candidate <p>You will have a desire to mentor Counsellors in Training &amp; other less experienced Counsellors, and take an active role in peer support &amp; development</p> <p>You will have training &amp; experience supporting adults who have experienced sexual, domestic or relational trauma &amp; be able to relate to their experiences</p> <p>You will have knowledge of links between trauma &amp; substance use and embrace short term phase 1 trauma work and understand the importance of providing safe, accessible phase 1 trauma focused therapy</p> Responsibilities <ul> <li>Provide 1-2-1 counselling sessions to clients in a safe and supportive environment &amp; general counselling as required</li> <li>Provide time limited trauma-focused-therapy for clients who have experienced sexual violence following a set programme</li> <li>Mentor newly qualified Counsellors and other team members</li> <li>Maintain accurate records of client progress and interventions</li> <li>Participate in clinical supervision &amp; ongoing professional development</li> <li>Act where necessary to safeguard clients following TRCIC policies &amp; procedures</li> <li>Commit to &amp; work from a trauma-informed perspective, adhering to anti-discriminatory practice</li> <li>Work within the ethical guidance of the National Counselling &amp; Psychotherapy Society</li> </ul> Qualifications and Experience <ul> <li>Relevant qualification in counselling or psychotherapy at a minimum level 4 (e.g., diploma or degree)</li> <li>Minimum 3 years in practice since qualifying as a Counsellor (3 years of consistently working as a Counsellor)</li> <li>Experience of working both in person &amp; online</li> <li>Recognised &amp; certified trauma training</li> <li>Strong communication skills with the ability to connect with diverse clients</li> <li>Relevant personal lived experience is preferred</li> <li>Familiarity with IT systems for record-keeping &amp; reporting is preferred</li> <li>Leadership experience is a plus</li> <li>A compassionate approach with a commitment to supporting trauma survivors</li> </ul> Shifts <p>Shifts enable the team to work together, with a team meeting at the beginning and end of each shift, due to this we are not able to offer flexibility on the timings of the shifts:</p>

Trauma Therapy Counsellor

A counselling services provider is seeking an experienced Counsellor to deliver trauma-focused therapy primarily for adult clients who have experienced trauma. The role includes mentoring newly qualified Counsellors and maintaining client records, incorporating a compassionate, trauma-informed approach in both online and in-person sessions. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience and relevant qualifications. This role has fixed shifts and is based in Welwyn Garden City with satellite locations.

Trauma Therapy Counsellor - Remote & In-Person Mentorship

<p>Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?</p> <p>If you can embody our values of <strong>Hope</strong>, <strong>Courage</strong>, <strong>Togetherness</strong>, and <strong>Responsiveness</strong>, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we d love to hear from you.</p> <p><strong>Mental Health Support Worker Crisis House<br> Reference:</strong> 325<br> <strong>Responsible to:</strong> Crisis House Coordinator<br> <strong>Salary:</strong> £24,366 per annum, pro rata for part time (Salary review after successful probation completion)<br> <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br> <strong>Hours:</strong> Full time 37.5 hours<br> <strong>Working days:</strong> Shifts available covering 7-day rota, Early: 7am-3pm, Late: 2pm-10pm Nights: 9pm-8am<br> <strong>Based: </strong>Crisis House Hemel Hempstead</p> <p><strong>About the Service</strong><br> Our Nightlight Crisis House offers a safe, homely, and welcoming space for anyone feeling distressed and experiencing a crisis.</p> <p>The Crisis Centre and rest of Nightlight Services (Café s, Helpline, Daylight provision) is proud to provide urgent support, crisis intervention and emotional support to people experiencing a mental health crisis in Hertfordshire as an alternative to statutory pathways.</p> <p>We provide support to adults across Hertfordshire 7 days a week, 365 days a year through our helpline, crisis cafes and 24/7 Crisis Centre. We aim to provide a safe space for people in crisis to talk and feel supported, be listened to without judgement, access relevant support with problem solving and facilitate access to external services when necessary.</p> <p>As a member of our diverse team, you will work closely with service users in crisis by using a person-centred approach to ensure that each individual is supported with dignity and respect. By honouring the individual experience of each service user, we are able to respect their autonomy as well as encourage and facilitate positive steps towards management of crisis and recovery.</p> <p><strong>Service Objectives</strong><br> The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network s (HMN) Nightlight Mental health Crisis House are:</p> <ul> <li>To endeavour to improve the mental and emotional wellbeing of people experiencing a mental health crisis across Hertfordshire.</li> <li>To provide 24/7 support for individuals experiencing mental health crisis in a safe and non-judgemental environment.</li> <li>To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing clear and effective pathways to other services provided by HMN and other third party and/or statutory providers.</li> <li>To remain a source of independent support for all Service Users.</li> <li>To provide an alternative pathway to people in distress and crisis, employing a person-centred approach in order to enable better outcomes for those in need as to reduce the demand on statutory Crisis and Emergency services.</li> </ul> <p><strong>About the Role</strong><br> As a Crisis House Support Worker you will be a key member of staff supporting the delivery of the Nightlight mental health Crisis Service. You will take part in a rota which covers a 24/7 hour service, 365 days a year. Drawing upon your own lived and/or professional experience (where applicable,) in order to provide a mix of face-to-face, therapeutic and holistic support for those accessing overnight provision. You will work closely with other staff as part of a team in supporting the development of quality Crisis Support and instilling Hertfordshire Mind Network s values throughout the provision.</p> <p>We offer:</p> <ul> <li>Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)</li> <li>An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.</li> <li>Ongoing training relevant to your role.</li> <li>An Employee Assistance Programme.</li> <li>Health cover (after 6 months employment) compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.</li> </ul> <p>Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle (or equivalent) is essential for this role.</p> <p><strong>Closing date for applications is 23rd January 2026.</strong><br> Interviews to be held week commencing 2nd February 2026.<br> <strong>N.B</strong>. Please quote reference number <strong>325 </strong>when completing your application for this role.</p> <p><strong>Interested?</strong></p> <p>If you would like to find out more,<strong> please click the apply button. </strong>You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.</p> <p><strong>Equal Opportunities</strong></p> <p>We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.</p> <p>In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.</p> <p>Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.</p> <p>No agencies please.</p>

Mental Health Support Worker - Crisis House

<p></p> <p>I am working with a global construction and development group with a long-standing presence in the UK, delivering large-scale infrastructure, commercial and building projects in the search for a Wellbeing Manager to join their team in Watford. </p> <p><strong>Purpose of the Role:</strong></p> <p>The Wellbeing Manager is responsible for protecting, promoting and continuously improving employee health and wellbeing across the organisation. Acting as a subject matter expert in occupational health and workplace wellbeing, the role identifies, evaluates and controls health risks while supporting the business to meet legal obligations, industry best practice and internal wellbeing standards across operational sites and offices.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Identify, assess and manage workplace health risks, including exposure to noise, dusts, fumes, chemicals, vibration and biological agents.</p> </li> <li> <p>Plan and undertake workplace monitoring, surveys and assessments, interpreting results against relevant legislation, standards and guidance.</p> </li> <li> <p>Provide expert advice on risk reduction and control measures using the hierarchy of control to improve working conditions and employee wellbeing.</p> </li> <li> <p>Support the development, implementation and review of health surveillance and wellbeing programmes where required.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensure compliance with occupational health and wellbeing legislation, regulations and approved codes of practice.</p> </li> <li> <p>Prepare clear technical reports, risk assessments and exposure summaries for internal stakeholders and regulatory bodies.</p> </li> <li> <p>Support internal and external audits, inspections and investigations relating to health and wellbeing risks.</p> </li> <li> <p>Maintain accurate health, exposure and wellbeing records in line with legal and organisational requirements.</p> </li> <li> <p>Act as a trusted advisor to operational teams, senior management, HR and wellbeing leads on workplace health matters.</p> </li> <li> <p>Contribute to the development of organisational wellbeing strategies, initiatives and continuous improvement programmes.</p> </li> <li> <p>Deliver training, briefings and awareness sessions to improve understanding of health risks, controls and wellbeing practices.</p> </li> <li> <p>Work collaboratively with safety, HR, wellbeing and operational teams to embed proactive health risk management into day-to-day operations.</p> </li> <li> <p>Monitor emerging health risks, industry trends and changes in legislation or guidance.</p> </li> <li> <p>Promote innovation, best practice and continuous improvement in workplace health and wellbeing management.</p> </li> <li> <p>Support incident investigations and root cause analysis where health exposure or wellbeing factors are involved.</p> </li> </ul>

Wellbeing Manager

Introduction <p>Are you an experienced and innovative HCPC registered Practitioner Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a multi disciplinary psychological therapies team which covers both male and female adult acute inpatient wards (23 beds in total) at Potters Bar Clinic.</p> <p>You will be joining us at an exciting time as we are developing a new pathway for young adults who present with complex trauma, and you will have a key role in contributing to this service development. There are opportunities for further training relevant to the therapeutic work.</p> <p>You will provide a clinical service of specialist psychology assessments and interventions to a number of adult service users with acute mental health needs on the ward. You will also provide a specialist clinical perspective in relation to other service users with whom you might not be directly involved. Potters Bar uses a formulation driven and trauma informed model of care.</p> <p>Reporting directly to the Lead Psychologist, you will be responsible for individual and group interventions, diagnostic and cognitive assessments, MDT working and risk assessments. You will also facilitate staff reflective practice sessions and be requested to design and deliver training.</p> <p>As a Psychologist, you will have experience and knowledge in carrying a service user's caseload, including assessing complex needs and designing and delivering specialist psychological treatments to support their care plans.</p> <p>Your professional growth is valued and there are numerous career development opportunities on offer. There is an extensive range of courses designed to help you grow and succeed in your career.</p> <p>It's a career that brings pride and fulfilment, a true representation of what delivering great healthcare should feel like.</p> <p>For more information, please contact Sigal Spigel, Principal Clinical Psychologist, Email: ; T: .</p> Job Spec <p>Please refer to the job spec when applying. The job spec gives detailed information regarding the job requirements in terms of hours and skills.</p> As a Psychologist you will be: <ul> <li>Working autonomously to provide a specialist psychology service to patients as agreed by Consultant Psychiatrist, Therapies Lead, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and in discussion with wider MDT.</li> <li>Undertaking specialist assessments.</li> <li>Providing specialist interventions according to formulations based on an appropriate conceptual framework, NICE guidelines, evidence from research, and in accordance with the wider MDT formulation and interventions.</li> <li>Be involved in running therapeutic groups on the ward as agreed.</li> <li>Continually monitor risk of all patients for whom there is direct contact, or regarding which the post holder receives relevant information, ensure acute risk is managed, liaise with MDT (and in particular responsible psychiatrist) regarding risk, and update electronic record including risk assessment as required.</li> <li>Ensuring that all clinical work is adequately recoded in the electronic patient record.</li> <li>Attending ward rounds (and other MDT meetings), case conferences, CPAs as required, and provide reports in advance for these in accordance with local procedures.</li> <li>Preparing clinical reports as required, e.g., assessment reports, discharge summaries.</li> <li>Liaising with internal and external colleagues as required.</li> <li>Completing all recording and reporting tasks associated with clinical work.</li> <li>Facilitating 'reflective practice' sessions for the ward based staff as agreed within the psychological therapies team and in discussion with wider MDT. Please note that the reflective practice sessions take place at 7:30am and 7:30pm to cover day and night ward based staff. There is flexibility in the working arrangements to accommodate these working patterns.</li> </ul> To be successful in this role, you'll need: <ul> <li>Have BPS recognised psychology degrees.</li> <li>Be HCPC registered.</li> <li>Have understanding of evidence based psychological practice.</li> <li>Have experience of applying psychological knowledge to a psychiatric setting.</li> <li>Experience in inpatient work preferable but not essential.</li> </ul> Where you will be working: <p>Location: 190 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2SE.</p> <p>Join the team at Potters Bar Clinic providing care for young people and adults with acute mental health needs and personality disorders in an established 24 hour care environment. The CAMHS Tier 4 Low Secure services are for young people aged 13-18.</p> <p>Potters Bar Clinic is located in a residential area, only one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station, with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.</p> What you will get: <ul> <li>Annual salary of £53,000, pro rata considered 4 days a week.</li> <li>The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!</li> <li>Free meals and parking.</li> <li>Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work life balance.</li> <li>24 hour GP Service to ensure you are the best you can be.</li> <li>Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.</li> <li>Pension contribution to secure your future.</li> <li>Life Assurance for added peace of mind.</li> <li>Enhanced Maternity Packages so you can truly enjoy this special time.</li> <li>There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.</li> </ul> About your next employer: <p>You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities &amp; Autism, Children &amp; Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.</p> <p>Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.</p> <p>The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID 19.</p> <p>Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.</p>

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